Carmen Pina, the delegate for Citizen Participation, and Tomás Sampalo, the delegate for Sports, recently conducted a technical visit to Picadueñas Baja with representatives from the Pozo de la Víbora neighbourhood association. This visit served as a follow-up with the community, focusing on the significant improvement works to be carried out in the area, financed by European EDIL funds.
During the meeting, the officials addressed the demands of the association and reviewed requests that have been resolved or are currently being processed. In July, the mayor presented detailed plans to residents of both Picadueñas Alta and Baja regarding the projects funded by EDIL.
The Infrastructure Delegation is leading these initiatives and has held several meetings with local associations to understand their needs. A total of 23 projects will be undertaken in Picadueñas, with a budget of €605,000. Of this amount, 85% will be financed by European funds, while the remaining 15% will come from municipal resources. Thirteen of the projects will benefit Picadueñas Baja, and ten will be in Picadueñas Alta.
During the visit, Pina and Sampalo inspected the areas that will benefit from the planned improvements in Picadueñas Baja. Enhancements will include upgrades to sports facilities, such as repainting the sports court, renovating façades, and updating fencing and nets. Nearby areas will see the stabilisation and consolidation of the slope adjacent to the football field, as well as improvements to pavements.
The neighbourhood association has positively assessed these initiatives, including the comprehensive renovation of a plaza, which will involve tree replanting and the repair of a deteriorating wall on Calle Peñasco, along with the provision of new furniture. Additionally, the community will see the fulfilment of a parking demand with the creation of on-street and battery parking on Calle La Gloria, among other street repairs, pavement upgrades, green space enhancements, and slope stabilisation along Calle Camino Cruz del Canto.
The Jerez City Council has received €11 million in European funds for the Integrated Action Plan under the Local Integrated Development Strategy (EDIL), complemented by a municipal contribution of €2 million. The council is making progress in coordinating the necessary steps to finalise the projects, as 20% must be underway by March 2027, with full completion expected by 2030.
