Sand to be taken from La Cala de Mijas
The Coasts Department plans to take sand from the sea bottom in La Cala de Mijas
The Coasts Department plans to begin taking sand from the sea bed itself over the coming weeks. According to the experts, the sand will be dredged from an area of the sea floor that has excess sand. The area in question is close to La Cala de Mijas on the Mijas Costa, and studies carried out over a period of time show that there is no marine flora or fauna in this sandy underwater area. The first step is to publish the plans publicly, and a period of time is then set aside for objections to the plan. Expected to object are some environmental groups, non-government organisations and some local politicians.
The sand will be loaded into boats to be brought to the beaches in need of it. This sand is of the highest quality, and is, of course, compatible with the sand already on the beaches in the area. But ángel González, head of the Coasts Department, insists that this process will not replace the taking of sand from the river beds. The sea bed, he says, is simply another source of high-quality sand.
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The Coasts Department plans to begin taking sand from the sea bed itself over the coming weeks. According to the experts, the sand will be dredged from an area of the sea floor that has excess sand. The area in question is close to La Cala de Mijas on the Mijas Costa, and studies carried out over a period of time show that there is no marine flora or fauna in this sandy underwater area. The first step is to publish the plans publicly, and a period of time is then set aside for objections to the plan. Expected to object are some environmental groups, non-government organisations and some local politicians.
The sand will be loaded into boats to be brought to the beaches in need of it. This sand is of the highest quality, and is, of course, compatible with the sand already on the beaches in the area. But ángel González, head of the Coasts Department, insists that this process will not replace the taking of sand from the river beds. The sea bed, he says, is simply another source of high-quality sand.
Click here for virtual tour of La Cala de Mijas beach
Visit Mijas Costa
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