The rewiring of the Lights has now been completed in the affected areas and all complex lights are now working. This has been a difficult re-cabling project. Now the earth stakes are being installed.
For a period of 2 weeks from Tuesday 6th August, reception will have a limited opening time from 9.00am to 1.00pm.
Brian
Work continues to try to resolve the problems with the Street lights and the corroding cables. Several of the underground ducts that carry the street light cabling have now totally collapsed. We are having to re-route new cables through new ducts and in one or two areas dig up the road way. Obviously a close watch has to be kept on cost, but this work is unavoidable and will form a part of the work Industria will eventually ask us to carry out.
Brian
We are currently changing runs of existing garden water pipe for new as in many of the areas the pipes are perforated and breaking down.
We are also currently experiencing problems with the street lights. The cables are now in excess of thirty years old and we are replacing areas to solve the problem and inserting new earth spikes every fifth Lamp Post. The exercise is taking considerably longer than we hoped for, as in places access manhole covers have been concreted over and hidden from view.
Brian
Due to an administrative error, the figures quoted in the previous blog regarding water savings are incorrect. Please accept my apologies for this.
The correct figures are as below
2011 to 2012 – 65,473 euro
2012 to 2013 – 33,822 euro
The total savings for the periods mentioned are 31,651 euro.
Brian
Owing to the stirling work carried out by the maintenance team the renewal of mains water pipes and pipes running to house meters, the total water bill for the first six months of this year is €17,600. The first six months of 2012 €25,400. No outside contractors called in all work completed with in house labour, leads to a saving of €7,800. All credit to the team led by Miguel.
June 2011 to June 2012 total water use including gardens €84,160.
June 2012 to June 2013 total water use including Garden water, which we have now had the use of recycled garden water, for 1 year = €40,070.
Owners use 2011/2012 = €27,164. June to June
Owners use 2012/2013 = €25,619. June to June
Brian
To All Zone D Owners – Plot 222 Centre Road.
I have been informed that the Plot 222 Mancomunidad has now received some clarification regarding the status of the centre road. More information will be circulated later but as it stands it appears we cannot restrict public access to the promenade and beach. This is a further step forward in resolving a debate that has existed within the Plot 222 Zone D Community for a considerable number of years and we are currently seeking a final resolution. The gate has already been opened and signs have been removed under instruction from the Plot 222 President, thus avoiding the communities in Playa Bastian being fined a potential €1000 – €5000 fine per day.
Brian Purdue
President
Playa Bastian Zone D.
Promenade Gate update, here is the latest situation:
The Gate now has the new code enabled for owners and is locked 24/7, as agreed at the last Plot 222 board meeting. However, there has been some very unhelpful activity by Sausalito owner and Casa Verdes Administrator handing out the new code to holiday makers as they walk down the Road.
The Police have also visited the complex several times over the last few days as we were reported by persons unknown. On showing the Mayor’s letter dated 2003 stating that the Road is Private they left the complex, having made a recommendation we have the Council install extra signs on the Archway at the top of the Road showing the alternate pathway to the North of the complex.
As you know this is a three month trial until 1.9.2013 and then it will return to night time locking only, until the AGM in 2014.
Brian
Following a notice being circulated to the other Zones regarding the closure of the promenade gate, the Plot 222 Mancomunidad has received the following response from Roberto at Sausalito. We have published a Google translated version of his comments below to keep Zone D members informed of the situation.
It has been agreed at Board Meetings and 222 meeting to close the Gate 24/7 for a trial period of 3 months from 25.5/2013 up to 1.9.2013. At the end of the trial the gate opening times will revert to night closing only, as at present.
2 new signs will be made and placed at the entrance to Zone D.
Water Mains 200 to 208
The latest section of new mains water and garden water has been laid and all pathways repaired. New Manholes have been installed. This completes an entire section of mains water and garden water replacement to the Complex.
All carried out by the Maintenance Team.
CamerasNew Security Cameras are currently being trialled though initial results using Wi-Fi type are not encouraging. As you may know the existing cameras have consistently failed to see any offenders in approx. 6 years and when we do occasionally have problems the Guardia Civil will not spend hours viewing them. It is therefore important we take the time to install a far more satisfactory system.
Community Fees Invoice
The Community Invoice sent out this month are different from the previous style in that it is in the form of a statement showing Fees and Water Bills in a more simplified fashion.
Industria Electrics
Legally all of the Zones should have had a maintenance contract which means an annual inspection to insure the safety of the electrics.
I have had a meeting with Alan, Electrician, and Miguel, Unelco Engineer. Subject to cost and agreement by the Board, Miguel can contact Industria stating he has the Maintenance Contract for Zone D. This means he becomes responsible when Industria state their requirements for Zone D. Miguel has already passed the control panels we have fitted.
Should we commence a maintenance contract with Miguel we ‘may not’ require the elusive Project (original plans) we have been looking for without success. Miguel obviously has a good working relationship with Industria and subject to agreement this could be the correct way forward.
And finally….there was a Cake competition at Brendens Bar on Sunday 19th May in aid of Sara. There was a good turnout and Shirley Wright won two of the sections. Victoria Sponge and Chocolate Cake. They tasted lovely too! We do not know yet how much they raised.
Brian
The Kerb Stone at the rear of 29 to 33 have been removed and relaid in a more professional manner.
We are installing another new run of mains water pipe and garden water pipe from No.200 to 208 and this completes this area of the complex. All mains pipework has been renewed.
On going improvements to existing manholes in the footpaths continues.
The Keypads to the Gate have been replaced after the recent vandalism. The number of the gate keypads is the same as before, but if you need reminding please go to the forum page where you will find the code listed under News and Announcments.
The recycled water is working well on the gardens and plants are thriving with the Nitrogen in the water.
During the Easter break lasting 4 days the maintenance team continued to maintain the Pools and Luis opened Reception 9 till 12 on Good Friday.
Brian