They shared their fears with the Federación de Asociaciones de Vecinos de Cartagena y Comarca (FAVCAC) a couple of months ago, which contacted the Department of Costas in March demanding a solution and the "immediate closure of the deteriorated dyke due to the obvious danger it presents".
The matter has already been brought to the attention of Costas, but to date, the only measure that has been taken is the erection of flimsy fencing that, according to residents, ends up in the sea. "It's a horrible eyesore," according to one beach user.
Costas did respond to the neighbourhood association's letter in March, informing FAVCAC that the concerns had been passed on to the Ministry of Water, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia which is reportedly carrying out an environmental study of the area.
However, the Ministry has since insisted that "the Costas is responsible for the dyke and its current state of deterioration", adding that, although they recognise that the Ministry requested that Costas cede control to Maritime Terrestrial Public Domain, "it takes several years of processing".
Meanwhile, the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) – which is responsible for developing the government policy on fight against climate change, prevention of pollution and protection of the natural heritage, including the sea – gave Cartagena Council authorisation to take preventative action in the meantime "in compliance with its powers on safety on beaches and bathing areas".
The city council said it was looking into alternatives to provide greater security two months ago, despite it being "Costas responsibility". However, as yet nothing has been done and locals are becoming increasingly frustrated ahead of the summer season.
To be listed on the CAMPOSOL TODAY MAP please call +34 .
To be listed on the CONDADO TODAY MAP please call +34 .
Guidelines for submitting articles to Camposol Today
Hello, and thank you for choosing CamposolToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event.
Camposol Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia, providing news and information on what’s happening in the local area, which is the largest English-speaking expat area in the Region of Murcia.
When submitting text to be included on Camposol Today, please abide by the following guidelines so we can upload your article as swiftly as possible:
Send an email to editor@camposoltoday.com or contact@murciatoday.com
Attach the information in a Word Document or Google Doc
Include all relevant points, including:
Who is the organisation running the event?
Where is it happening?
When?
How much does it cost?
Is it necessary to book beforehand, or can people just show up on the day?
…but try not to exceed 300 words
Also attach a photo to illustrate your article, no more than 100kb