Marbella residents are going green
During the last quarter of 2009, 70% of new car sales in Marbella were for low emission vehicles, according to the Federation of Car Dealers, Faconauto. Although overall car sales have fallen by 31% in Marbella during the whole of 2009, it has been suggested the rise in the ‘eco-friendly’ attitude is attributable to 2 government initiatives:
1) Cars with less than 120 grams per kilometer of carbon dioxide emissions are exempt from registration tax
2) The ‘Plan 2000E’, which offers incentives to replace old cars for new.
New Shopping Centre Approved
Plans have been approved by the Marbella Town Hall for the construction of a new shopping centre on a 2,800 square meter plot in Artola. A €1.2 million investment, the commercial and retail premises will be set over 1,270 square meters.
San Pedro Underpass
In order to keep to plans that the A7 underpass through San Pedro will be ready by the summer, night shift work has commenced. Due to the unusually heavy rainfall in Marbella over the last few months, work had slowed, putting construction behind schedule. The construction firm, OHL, said, “This project is of general interest and must be completed in the shortest time technically possible”. Construction will now be around the clock to ensure the new roads earliest completion.
King to Open New Airport
The new terminal at Malaga International Airport will be inaugurated by the King Juan Carlos on 15th March, the proposed date agreed by the Ministry of Development to the Royal Palace. The King will be accompanied by the President of the Junta de Andalucia and the Mayor of Malaga, amongst others. The completion of the new terminal is of highly strategic importance to the province and will make it the 3rd largest airport on the Spanish peninsula.
Source: Sur in English
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