News in Mijas, Las Lagunas, Mijas Costa

The Major of Infrastructures of the City of Mijas and the councilor of Historic Heritage have announced this morning that the restoration works of the Source of the Seven Pipes begin next week of May.

This project is the first to be carried out under the model of citizen participation in the municipality. The winning company has finally been VGC Global and has meant the saving of 40,000 euros over the bidding price. "This initiative has been much demanded by the neighbors and an example of how the administration collects the requests of the mijeños and gives them to technical, administrative and economic form.All citizens have participated in the decision, even, at a certain time, A Previous vote was taken when choosing the format they wanted to give the find, "said Martin.

The Fountain of the Seven Seas dates from the middle of the 18th century and was found during the remodeling of Water Street, becoming one of the most significant archaeological remains in the area. The objective of this project is to recover the space and give added value to the tourist and historical attraction of the municipality.

At first, the source will be visible and will have access stairs to go down to contemplate it. On special occasions like the verbena of the neighborhood or the Holy Week, will be placed a structure to cover it allowing the square can accommodate these events.