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Outreach aims to bring tourists on board with 'blue zone' parking
The Formentera Council's mobility department is continuing in its push to bring drivers up to speed on the system of metred parking—estacionament regulat—that has been implemented across Formentera's largest towns in recent years. “January was all about getting islanders on board with the setup”, said department councillor Rafael González, “now we're back with a retooled message for our visitors”, pointing out that the challe...
Decision makers clinch regulatory toll to drive on Formentera
Members of the Formentera Council and opposition came together today for a special full-house assembly, a gathering marked by the announcement of definitive approval for a a fee drivers must pay if they wish to enter, circulate and park on public roads. CiF mobility councillor Rafael González said he anticipated his department would begin validating reservation requests for July and August. Since formentera.eco went online Ap...
“Dansa al carrer”—Saturday, Formentera celebrates day of dancing
The education office of the Formentera Council reports that 12.30pm on Saturday May 25 marks the start of Dansa al carrer (“Dance in the street”), an event in Sant Francesc's plaça de la Constitució, organised by Casal de Joves, the CiF sports office and the Formentera music and dance school. The annual encounter gives islanders and tourists a choice sampling of some of the best of what the local scene has to offer, presentin...
Es Ca Marí gears up for fibre optic rollout
The new technologies division of the Formentera Council reports that mapping efforts were started today ahead of installation of fibre optic connections in es Ca Marí. Crews will make use of existing underground conduits as they begin routing the cables along camí de can Simonet. High-speed connections are already in place in es Caló and la Mola, where registration for the service takes place in June. The changes represent th...
Justice of the Peace freshly equipped for videoconferences
The new technologies division of the Formentera Council wishes to call attention to the recent purchase that will allow for the local small claims court to offer remote videoconferencing so islanders can take part in legal proceedings from their home. A similar system had fallen into disrepair after nine years of service. Funding for the new, €3,188 system was provided by the Formentera Council. In November the Justice of the...
Council installs 199 solar panels across 6 public buildings
The Formentera Council's environment department reports that 199 photovoltaic panels have been fitted on the rooftops of six public buildings around the island: 15 on es Molí, 60 at the Sant Francesc library, 24 at the slaughterhouse, 8 at la Mola school, and 56 and 36 at the Mestre Lluís Andreu's respective upper and lower campuses. Funding for the €111,215 project was provided by the Govern balear (€54,608) and the Formente...
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