Palma plans two-level underground car park by bullring
On Mallorca, Palma plans a two-level underground car park beside its bullring: on Friday, 13 November, the city approves putting ground tests out to tender so the design can move forward. The tests will cover the plot next to the bullring.
Ground tests before the design
Palma’s Municipal Parking and Projects Company (SMAP) wants a ground survey, known as a geotechnical study. It will include drilling and laboratory tests to help planners decide how to build the car park.
The study has a budget of 35,200 euros. The work is due to take three months, though the winning bidder could offer a shorter period. That clock starts only after the last required municipal permit is granted.
Fire safety at charging bays
SMAP has also approved a tender for extra fire-safety equipment at electric vehicle charging bays in municipal underground car parks. The contract has a budget of nearly 218,000 euros and covers thermal cameras in ten car parks, linked to SMAP’s control centre, and ten specialist blankets to contain fires.
Staff will receive training on fires involving electric vehicles and lithium batteries. The new equipment is intended to spot possible overheating sooner. It will add to existing fire-protection systems and video surveillance, not replace them or the emergency services.
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Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com