‘For residents of all ages’

A NEW leisure area has been opened for residents at Balcón de la Costa Blanca urbanisation in San Miguel de Salinas.

The park at Avenida de Levante includes a playground, a sports area with fitness equipment for elderly people, a callisthenics area and a volleyball court.

It is made up of different terraces which offer views over the Vega Baja and the salt lakes.

The project was launched by the former Partido Popular (PP) council but was modified by the current Socialist party (PSOE) local government to meet the needs and suggestions of residents.

A total of €157,000 has been invested in the works.

Mayor Juan de Dios Fresneda

said the existing trees had been preserved and no artificial grass had been installed ‘because the council prefers real plants’.

Councillor for sports Óscar Patiño noted that the project was ‘much needed’ and pointed out that it had been designed to be used as a leisure area and meeting point for residents of all ages.