MALLORCA TODAY - Hydrology plan could affect Alcúdia and Pollensa

The so-called Balearic Islands hydrological plan, that was approved by the Council of Mallorca early last year and which is now undergoing public consideration, could potentially have significant ramifications for parts of Puerto Alcúdia and Puerto Pollensa. Under the plan, areas of wetland that have been recovered since 1985 would be restored at least to the extent that these areas have been filled in. In Puerto Alcúdia, this could result in public facilities such as the swimming-pool and sports centre being partially demolished. Also affected would be the likes of the Lidl supermarket, only built in 2010, and the Club Mac hotel site. In Puerto Pollensa, an issue has to do with the area of Ullal near to the Pollensa Park hotel, a site for potential development for some time but one blocked because it was classified as wetland. Pollensa town hall wants the Council's plan revised so that the site would be de-classified and become a part of land available for tourism offer. Alcúdia town hall, meantime, is, as might be expected, raising challenges to the plan.