Overview
- The Partido Popular of Ontinyent accused the council of neglect at Pou Clar, citing broken railings, provisional fencing, risky cliff-jumping by bathers, and summer parking hazards, while demanding priority entry for local residents.
- Deputy mayor and environment councillor Sayo Gandia rejected the claims, stating the site is maintained year-round and urging the PP to verify conditions on the ground.
- Gandia said a budget line and project exist to replace and adapt the railing to current standards, adding that a formal tender will be launched shortly as required by procurement rules.
- She argued the council cannot guarantee safety along the entire river and that jumping from rocks is an individual responsibility.
- The council pointed to an Ontinyent Participa process with about 4,300 participants that led to an app-based access regulation said to reduce overcrowding, noted that law prevents prioritizing locals, and called on the regional environment department to boost summer surveillance resources.