Enviroment bids on the project to improve the coast of Figueretas in Ibiza Town

The project of remodeling of the marine stroll of Figueretas in Ibiza could begin at the end of 2007. The Ministry wants to rescue the public domain, which will affect numerous swimming pools.

The Ministry of Enviroment has made a contest to give out the job of improvements of the coastal front from the city of Ibiza in the area of ses Figueretas. The budget is of 118,424 euros and could begin at the end of 2007.

The intention of the City council of Ibiza Town is that the remodeling affects the most extensive area possible, from Puig Des Molins to Playa den Bossa.

Torres showed their intention to change the image of the coast radically, not only apply `superficial make up´. For this they will not doubt in recovering the public domain that now is occupied by numerous swimming pools, soláriums and another type of structures, that in some cases are even reaching the sea.
The project will create, a strong controversy, because many economic interests are involved, since the project could suggest the demolition of numerous tourist infrastructures .
At the same time its environmental impact will be studied.

This news aricles has been translated and modified from the local leading spanish newspaper www.diariodeibiza.es