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Square to be upgraded ?

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Interesting to note in today's Bulletin that the Mayor of Pollenca announced yesterday that now that the drainage works have been completed there is to be a major facelift of the promenade and square. Looks like further promenisation of the front road is now likely ( Marina entrance to Tolos ?? ) and the square will have the flower beds removed, hopefully which, according to them have always been a problem. If they follow the way they have improved Port D'Alcudia it should be some improvement.

Wonder also if they will make use of the school quad area. There was talk of using the school site as an auditorium when funds allow. Perhaps they'll also be stricter with the bars/restaurants in appearance and encrouchment.

To start a thread , any ideas on statue subjects, guys ??

BonysLad :)
 
It's about time they started upgrading PP.

Re: the statue, how about the "Dakota Texmex Indian"...................... :eek:only kidding.
 
That's fantastic news BL...keep us posted! I said the last time we were out (as I nearly tripped and broke my neck) that the prom was looking really tatty and getting very dangerous. And if they are going as far as Tolo's it will be fantastic :)

Only one statue for me ...it's got to be El Cachorro de la montana :D
 
Dont like the sound of getting rid of flower beds though.

Large wine vat in the style of the original oak type.
 
Statue

BonysLad said:
Interesting to note in today's Bulletin that the Mayor of Pollenca announced yesterday that now that the drainage works have been completed there is to be a major facelift of the promenade and square. Looks like further promenisation of the front road is now likely ( Marina entrance to Tolos ?? ) and the square will have the flower beds removed, hopefully which, according to them have always been a problem. If they follow the way they have improved Port D'Alcudia it should be some improvement.

Wonder also if they will make use of the school quad area. There was talk of using the school site as an auditorium when funds allow. Perhaps they'll also be stricter with the bars/restaurants in appearance and encrouchment.

To start a thread , any ideas on statue subjects, guys ??

BonysLad :)
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No problem......Robert The Bruce or Jock Stein.

cheers,

jimbo
 
Square upgrade ?

I agree with other sentiments, PP does need some tidying up and I hope it doesn't just stop in the square. There are whole streets in or near the centre that are looking dirty and run down with more than a few very tatty shops. The council should use what powers and funds it has to get more than the square sorted as, in my opinion, PP is looking a bit more than tired at the moment.
 
For many years, so i have been told, the money has been spent in Pollensa.
At long last the council has realised that PP is where most of the tourist money is spent.So it is long overdue but now PP is to get it's facelift, not just the square but the prom and many of the back streets will also benefit.
I agree it is getting tired and tatty but most important the pavements are downright dangerous. It's safer to walk in the road.:eek:

P.S re:statue how about the Mayor of PP.
 
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Blimey, anyone new to the site and/or new to Puerto Pollensa would think its a right slum!.......Still a lovely place and far far nicer than any other coastal town on the island imo, even if parts are looking a bit dog eared. Agree with the comments on some of the pavements, Claim Direct would have a field day if they were in Blighty.
 
Good news indeed. :)

However, the place will only benefit if residents and visitors respect their surroundings ie rubbish, litter, dog dirt.:eek:

Does anyone know when the work will start?
 
Wacker2611 said:
Blimey, anyone new to the site and/or new to Puerto Pollensa would think its a right slum!.......Still a lovely place and far far nicer than any other coastal town on the island imo, even if parts are looking a bit dog eared. Agree with the comments on some of the pavements, Claim Direct would have a field day if they were in Blighty.
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You're right. Going to PP for the first time on Tuesday (can't wait!). You are making it sound like Deptford High Street!
 
Dont worry Paul the comments refer mainly to the back streets and the areas away from the beach and port area, these areas are fine. The problems mentioned here and elsewhere refer to dog mess, rubbish bins not being emptied etc.
It would be great to hear your reports when you get back to see your opinion as a first timer, to get a more unbiased view then one from regulars. You will have a great time, weather permitting I’m sure, so enjoy it. :)
 
Going to PP on the 30th for the first time was starting to doubt my choice for a minute. Appreciate your opinion Paul as a first timer also.
 
We are actually coming back on the 30th and I doubt if I will be posting when I am there. Think we will both enjoy it though, judging by the good people here.
 
OK have a wonderful time I will compare notes on my return. As long as good weather good food and wine and good people I can overlook the need for a bit of a facelift, after all I certainly could do with one. Happy Hols
 
If Mr. Texmex spent some money on renovating all the properties he owns that would improve 75% of the port!! :D
 
Not contribeted much here but been a member for a while. The comment about pp is where all the money is spent , well im not sure where the info comes from , is it base on any data? My own view is that whilst the whole Pollensa area is very nice and attracts people to return again and again the real gem is the old town. Ok PP is nice , their is a lovely beach and the pine walk etc. But it is becomming tatty , too many tat shops and cheap bars.If you go into the old town at lunch time or evening it seems to me mto be where the real money is spent. Most bars are full and its deffinately not got the tat feel like the port is becomming to have. Dont get me wrong I love the port area but increasingly its not where i want to spend huge amounts of time or travel to in the evening to eat very noften.Maybe I am fortunate in not having to seek out the best"value" cheap places to eat. In my opinion PP needs to be an upmarket resort and encouraged to get rid of the cheap brit bars and rubbish cafe bars and shops. Iknow this will go against the grain but I do feel that the forum kind of pretends that PP is the perfect place whilst at the same time going on about cheapest, best value, bargain eating etc. Please take this as constructive. My family are out next week for a short break and will visit both bits of the lovely Pollenca area.
 
We first went to PP 19 years ago and since then have been on many occassions. We've also been to various other places and mainland Spain but have always been happiest in PP. We've 2 young children and they both love it as well. We will be back in PP towards the end of June and are really looking forward to it. To all the NEW first timers, don't worry you'll have a great time, unless you're hoping for streets of nightclubs and bars.
 
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