Nou Nazareth: residents push for faster urbanization and move-in timelines

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A group of residents formed a coalition on the Platform for Neighbors Affected by the PAI of Nou Nazareth in Sant Joan d’Alacant this Wednesday. They attended the presentation by the PP mayor and the current mayor, Santiago Romanto, to voice concerns and protest the ongoing situation while outside the venue they shared thoughts and chants.

Affected Platform residents stand near El Cristo school in front of City Hall. INFORMATION

Seizing the moment with a large crowd of politicians present, including the Popular candidate for the presidency of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, the group aimed to make their frustration visible. They carried placards demanding clear timelines for when they could move into the homes they had purchased, homes that, in principle, should have been ready since last March.

Unfinished business at Nou Nazareth last Tuesday. INFORMATION

“Our goal is to bring visibility to our situation at the provincial and regional levels. We acknowledge progress, particularly in electrical wiring, but many issues persist and delays in delivering the completed promotions remain evident,” explained one member of the Platform.

“We don’t want to disrupt the law. We simply want to press the current mayor to accelerate the urbanization work.”

Platform members with banners in hand move toward the public gathering. INFORMATION

Minutes before the popular mayor began his address, he connected with City Planning Councilor Manuel Aracil to convey their concerns. The councilor noted that checks initiated by Iberdrola were underway to ensure electricity supply for homes. Aracil acknowledged ongoing work on public lighting and related infrastructure, stressing that some streets could not yet be opened.

He stressed that his aim was not to create inconvenience or to call for a boycott. The group’s spokesperson reiterated that the priority is a faster urbanization, so residents can move into their homes within the originally agreed timeframe.

Urbanization studies at Nou Nazareth this Tuesday. INFORMATION

“The sense of uncertainty and insecurity remains pronounced,” stated a representative of the platform. “We see ongoing deficiencies such as rubble in the sector, even after several months. City officials have, on occasion, acknowledged improvements in areas like wiring, yet completion of numerous tasks continues to lag.”

It is not yet clear why the work scheduled for February 28 has not progressed. Pycsa and the City Council appear to be continuing the tasks needed to advance the project, and residents hope to witness meaningful progress after months of delays.

The status of Nou Nazareth’s work this Tuesday. INFORMATION

unfulfilled commitment

Neighbors recall a February 28 meeting at Sant Joan Town Hall convened by a group of those affected. They were told that prospective residents would be given a window to begin living in their homes, with officials stating that residents would be able to settle in by May, and more precisely in June.

The commitment came from the City Planning councilor. While residents believed Iberdrola, the electricity provider, would be responsible, the subcontractor CHM and related entities have been cited as the main obstacles to the urbanization efforts. The information shared at the meeting indicated a contract with CHM would expire on April 30, 2023.

Closed streets, ditches everywhere, power towers in the middle of the road, and connections not yet started on Conrado Albadalejo Street. rubble scattered, fallen poles, and stalled progress on the so-called largest green space in Sant Joan.

The residents criticize the current state, calling the scene one of uncertainty. Streets are blocked, trenches line the way, and power towers loom over the roadway. They point to a lack of completed connections along Conrado Albadalejo Street, with rubble and broken streetlights adding to the chaos. The hoped-for green space remains elusive.

While the first phase of urbanization was expected to last six months, it has already stretched into two years. Organizers who promised housing completions are pressed to explain delays. They urge patience, asking residents to await concrete, actual dates while avoiding vague timelines. Meanwhile, guided tours for journalists and industry insiders have not paused, signaling ongoing interest in new developments.

personal situation

The delay has also affected plans to sell existing properties, and questions linger about whether families will be able to rent homes or enroll their children in municipal schools.

Residents affected by the delays remain eager for answers on when they can finally move into the homes they purchased, seeking clear timelines and reliable progress updates from authorities.

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