Carol&John

Some recent news:

http://www.huelvahoy.com/noticias/el...e-10-millones/

EsuriJohn

Reading the article on google translate (not good) it talks about planning being given " next March " I hope it means this March ( next month ). Again like the Marina supposed to be the biggest in S Europe let's pray it happens however big or small.

Dxf

Hola a todos

"del próximo mes de marzo" means to me that they will start the works next month (March) - but this is Spain

Davexf

Jon-Bxl

"pray" do you think it will make a big positive impact on CE eg property prices, improve or make it a better area etc?

I think a marina would do that (but the OH doesn't want more concrete) but not sure that a water park would have such a big impact. IMO. I wouldn't vote against it though.

Am I missing something? Is a water park all positive or are there negatives for CE?

Jon

PS sent text to you John

Teed Up

Hi Jon,

Would think its a positive really?,at least is spending monies at last,and will bring people from both Portugal and southern Spain,could help with rental markets,and more appt sales?.

See you soon,

Ken.

Teed Up

It says in Infoayamonte:

Water Park

Costa Esuri


In the coming days the final administrative step will be published in the Andalusian Councils official bulletin. Paving the way for works to start.


Private


Investment of 7-10 million euros


During 2014 to open in Spring 2015

EsuriJohn

I would think that the effect on Esuri will be marginal but positive. If it is positioned before the viaduct into Esuri the no of day visitors will be marginal since there will be restaurants and other attractions within the water park to detain them there. It may be that a few golfers on holiday in Portugal will drop family off before enjoying a round on Esuri.

It may sell a few apartments to landlord types who would see it as an additional attraction.

So I think the balance would be positive but marginal

Teed Up

At the moment there would'nt be much reason for them to come into Esuri to eat or drink, we only have the golf club resto & Bar,plus the local,so doubt they would pull the crowds in?.

But if the footfall was there maybe other resto's bars would consider opening up on Esuri to capture the new potential market,you drive past Esuri now and would'nt know whats available,there are no signs to indicate a bar or golf clubhouse?.

Ken.

Carol&John

jeje, I like these superlatives!
See also (other thread) the new garden centre "Leroy Merlin" in Corrales (Parque Empresarial Colón, Aljaraque), opening this Tuesday.

Steve and Pat

When you cross the bridge from Portugal into Spain, there is a sign saying "Golfe" pointing off to right, ie Isla Canela. There is nothing about golf to the left ie Costa Esuri, so no hint to passing traffic that there is even a golf course there.

EsuriJohn

That just sums up the attitude of the Mayor with regard to the existence of Costa Esuri. There is the huge redundant Fadesa sign (in a very dilapidated state). This could be refreshed at some cost but would be a wonderful very visible signal to all where CE is and that there are 2 Campo de Golf.

MikeCol

It will also create much needed jobs for local people, regards Bryony

EsuriJohn

That would be perhaps the best thing about the exercise. Were 400 jobs mentioned, that would really be a boost to the town and especially CE since they would be easily accessible without a bus or other transport from CE. However they would be seasonal (so no contract which is so important for Health and Pension prospect) and mostly at or below minimum hourly rate.

There would be a few management positions but I assume they would be allocated to colleagues of the proprietor and the Mayor.

Barbara Red lips

Sounds very positive to me

EsuriJohn

Just heard in passing during another conversation that the Ayuntamiento has received an objection to this developments from the conservation lobby.

It is surprising but there is a strong ecological lobby in Spain particularly in Andalucia.

Those who have been around this club from the beginning may remember that there was very strong lobby against the total development that continued long after Fadesa had started earth moving for the courses and early building. Indeed I think it was as late as 2007/8 before Andalucia issued the final certificate that made the development totally legal. I have a copy of that certificates stored away securely just in case.