Saturday’s inauguration of La Mata’s municipal sports pavilion marks a significant milestone for Torrevieja. This state-of-the-art facility, a culmination of years of planning and construction, is set to transform the local sports and recreational landscape.
The pavilion’s grand opening, attended by hundreds of residents and local dignitaries, including Mayor Eduardo Dolon, was a testament to its anticipated impact. The event was followed by the first sports match and zumba class, symbolizing the immediate activation of this new community hub.
This impressive facility boasts a multi-sports court, a gymnasium, versatile multipurpose rooms, modern changing rooms, and a convenient cafeteria. Its design and amenities are tailored to cater to a wide range of sporting activities and social events. The air-conditioned environment ensures optimal comfort for athletes and spectators alike.
The construction of this pavilion, a significant investment of nearly 6 million euros, reflects the local government’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its residents. It is poised to become a focal point for the community, fostering a healthier and more active lifestyle.
However the building of the centre is not without controversy as it now presents an obstacle to views of the sea for many locals in an adjacent block of flats. Their views of the sunny coastline were suddenly replaced by a thick concrete wall, sparking a flurry of furious complaints.
In response, the Council ticked off an ingenious idea – a giant, 1,000-square-metre painting on the wall illustrating fake views of the beach. But locals claimed the mural covered even more of their view than what was originally blocked by the wall.
The Town Hall hit back, saying anyone who lives by the site knew about plans to build the sports centre before buying their properties. They added that they had no choice but to build there given they owned the plot of land.
The Spanish newspaper Diario Informacion quoted mayor Eduardo Dolon claiming the council had been ” in contact with these neighbours” from “the first day”, and although the developer had told them that the land was destined to be a park, it was obvious from the urban plan that this was not going to be the case.
