Elche and City Council press to improve the image of the stadium’s annex

Since The City Council also showed their discomfort.At last week’s meeting, the mayor’s Carlos Gonzalezand Sports Council Member, Vincent Alberolawith the new board of directors Penas Federationwhich heads David Aranda.

What they are trying to do from Frangiverde existence and Consistory pressure the company that owns the land to continue working or at least better adapt one of the main access areas to the Martínez Valero stadium.

largest shareholder Elche CF, Christian Bragnikand the president Joaquin Buitragoheld a meeting with the owners at the end of March, where they even raised the possibility of repurchasing the land. But the price they want about 20 million eurosThe amount is completely inaccessible for the green edge entity.

The sale of adjacent lands happened to the merchant SumdurTicaretIt consisted, in turn, of two companies: Astandoa Shipyards Y Lonimare from the Hispabowling group.

The first project includes: a four-story building: two for the parking lots, two for the bowling alley and restaurant areas. But in addition, the construction company and this seems to be the biggest problem, it has to deal with it. construction of two roundabouts and widening of Martínez Valero and José Esquitino streets. Some jobs that require a strong financial investment.

The works have already been paralyzed for two years. The only thing done metal security fence in case of access to land, the entire environment to legally protect any possible accident; Y a hole where earth trucks begin to be dug out. After a month of work that seems to be progressing, everything has been paralyzed so far.

Initially, the reasoning was that the building permit from the City Council was missing. From the consulate they assure that the document has been in order for more than a year, processed in record time. and that they are always available to help the company expedite the launch of the project.

In fact, municipal sources confirm that they have advised the landowners to continue the work.

At the same time, both the Elche Football Club and the City Council It can’t go on like this for another season.because, In addition to the potential dangerrecommends Bad view Rival teams and their fans as they go to the Martínez Valero stadium. But this not only hurts the franchise club but also the image of the city because there are so many TV channels that come to record and it’s the reach of rival coaches.

Heaps of earth, flooded potholes, and the appearance of mud and abandonment when it rains are not unique to a neighboring region where around 20,000 people gather every 15 days..

From Elche CF. and the City Council are trying to pressure the company to find a solution as promptly as possible, but the club and Consistory assure that they are not guilty and can do more than just press.

Bus and bike parking

However, the cessation of work on the land of Martínez Valero alone does not affect the bad image. One of the demands made with the new directive of the Fan Clubs Federation was as follows: extension of bus lines and initiation of bike parking.

They promised the Consistory that they would make it happen, but they also point out that the streets should know how the entrances remain, especially after Martínez Valero’s departure, because they are usually closed on match days and traffic is avoided. vehicle.

Municipal sources show that everything is a global project, they will temporarily try to meet the demands of the fan clubs, the ideal would be to look for better places when everything is over..

The desire of both Elche and the City Council is to find a solution for the start of next season, but at the same time, they realize that this is going to be complicated and it will be complicated. The only thing they can do right now is keep putting pressure on the company. so that they can start work as soon as possible.