The Popular Party considers the visit a “late gesture” that offers no real solutions to the ongoing erosion problem affecting the beaches. They demand measures to retain the 1.3 million cubic meters of sand that have been transferred. Furthermore, both the PP and a neighborhood association have criticized the exclusion of residents from the site visit, a decision officially justified by security reasons.
A spokesperson for the PP voiced criticism, noting that while the Government has finally visited the beaches, the actions taken are “sporadic” and do not guarantee the future of the coastline or the safety of residents. They recalled that their municipal group had previously warned in a video that these actions “are a temporary fix that will disappear with the first storms if effective sand retention mechanisms are not implemented.”
The Ministry for Ecological Transition, according to the PP, continues to offer no definitive solutions to a critical situation that recurs annually. They advocate for the implementation of infrastructures such as breakwaters or submerged dikes to provide lasting protection for both the beaches and homes along Sagunto's northern coast.
“"It is incomprehensible that those who directly suffer from this problem have been sidelined. The mayor should have prioritized his constituents instead of endorsing a visit that ignores the reality on the ground."
After the Mayor's Office invited representatives of neighborhood associations to the visit, the popular party “deeply regretted that during the institutional visit, access was denied to the neighborhood association of Almardà, Corinto, Malvarrosa, and Cases de Queralt.” These representatives were unable to hear explanations from Coastal technicians, a complaint expressed on social media by the entity, although the Secretary of State and technicians later did address the associations outside the fenced area.
The Neighborhood Association of Almardà, Corinto, and Malvarrosa beaches expressed its dissatisfaction on social media, showing images of residents being kept outside the construction site. They admitted to having spoken with the Secretary of State but concluded that their opinions on protecting the beaches and homes differ, and that definitive solutions might take years to arrive.
The Popular Party took the opportunity to highlight “the commitment of the Generalitat Valenciana,” which has consistently shown its willingness to collaborate and has held regular meetings with neighborhood associations. They noted that the regional administration has promoted a Valencian Coastal Law to act with greater agility, an initiative that, according to them, has been blocked by the PSOE in Congress.
