Residents of Orihuela Costa have raised concerns over the inadequate maintenance of green spaces, trees, and children’s play areas managed by the municipal company ILDO. Since February, residents have noted that ILDO only oversees one point one million square meters of green areas, which is less than half of the two point five million square meters that exist along the coast. Furthermore, only two thousand seven hundred of the seven thousand palm trees in the coastal area are being maintained.

Additional complaints include the lack of service on weekends, which leads to overflowing bins in parks, especially during peak usage times. Local images from Aguamarina Park illustrate the accumulation of waste, prompting concerns from residents about hygiene and overall park conditions.

Furthermore, residents report that ILDO has not been replacing damaged public furniture or children’s equipment, with notable issues such as an unusable zip line in Aguamarina Park that has remained out of service for nearly a year. Rusty and damaged bins have also yet to be replaced, raising further dissatisfaction among the community.

The United Association for Costa Residents has announced plans to address these issues with ILDO officials in the coming days, insisting on urgent solutions to improve maintenance and support for local green spaces.