MARINA PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION

The assorted vast mansions near the marina are slowly taking shape. One of the gates to the little park is open, so it's possible to go down and have a good look. It is being well looked after, but who by and who for?

One of the gates to the park is locked, but the other is open.

An old cistern, awaiting water.

How water used to be raised up for irrigation.

This preserved well must be 50 feet deep.

But elsewhere is a wasteland, with dark clouds looming! It didn't rain though.

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I am not at home at the moment but if the playpark is open, it's about time. With a local population of zero, my guess is that it will not be very busy!

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Construction work on those isolated villas continues, with a third now going up near the wonky steps. Workmen were spotted in the playpark, resurfacing one of the paths. I wonder it there is any danger of it actually being opened? Most of the rest of the area is still a wasteland.

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That’s shockingly bad workmanship !! What a a shame 😔

Distinct subsidence on the steps. When I walked near the egde, my foot sunk about an inch. There are large cracks, also some big holes. Someone did not do their homework!

Elsewhere, there are signs of the ground sinking, partocularly near many of the drains in that huge, unattractive area of slabs. Some parts are becoming very uneven in general.

Weeds are taking over.

But the wildflowers look nice!

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I was walking round there this week and of course we've had a lot of rain, haven't we... and so parts of it have now subsided. The worst is at what we call the ski jump steps, these are the steps built without any real need. The land was previously flat but they built up the area and made these steps. The previously existing flat track is still there beside them and is the route we still use. The other things that make these a complete folly is the fact that they are adjacent to some villa plots, so you can imagine the scene with some local oiks hanging over the wall staring down at the occupants while they try to work on their all over tan Big smile

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Then there are two sections in the grey Espelho de água water feature, one to the left and one to the right that have subsided. So before they are even put to any use these will need repairing.

There was a couple of guys from the Camara tending to the unused and locked park. I didn't envy their jobs, one was mowing that vast exspanse of grassland with a regular domestic push along petrol lawnmower and the other was hand weeding around the trees planted in their own little square paved sections.

The whole area is a perfect example of madness in the town planning department.

The day we had the Volta Argarve in the Marina, we had the rare treat of seeing the fountains working. The cascading wall feature is a more frequent treat, it was working on Monday this week when we walked by. People have told us they are on every night.

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Jock Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Top Contributors Joined: 07/November/2011 Location: Auld Reekie Status: Offline Points: 1331	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jock Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04/December/2022 at 11:10
	interesting. Thank you.
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cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 25815	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01/December/2022 at 17:55
	The assorted vast mansions near the marina are slowly taking shape. One of the gates to the little park is open, so it's possible to go down and have a good look. It is being well looked after, but who by and who for? One of the gates to the park is locked, but the other is open. An old cistern, awaiting water. How water used to be raised up for irrigation. This preserved well must be 50 feet deep. But elsewhere is a wasteland, with dark clouds looming! It didn't rain though.
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cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 25815	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 11/October/2022 at 15:48
	The gates to the playpark do seem to be locked, but someone had found their way in there on Monday afternoon, with their dog. Meanwhile building the houses nearby continues.
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cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 25815	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29/September/2022 at 08:02
	I am not at home at the moment but if the playpark is open, it's about time. With a local population of zero, my guess is that it will not be very busy!
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Snoopy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02/October/2013 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 24	Post Options Post Reply Quote Snoopy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28/September/2022 at 10:09
	The pedestrian gate has been open at the playpark for the past week or so. Had a walk round, but have never seen anyone using the children's play area. Maybe most don't know of its existence?

cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 25815	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 18/August/2022 at 12:25
	Construction work on those isolated villas continues, with a third now going up near the wonky steps. Workmen were spotted in the playpark, resurfacing one of the paths. I wonder it there is any danger of it actually being opened? Most of the rest of the area is still a wasteland.
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cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 25815	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 16/May/2022 at 16:43
	Still nothing much happening. Weeds are beginning to take hold, except in the locked up park, which is still being looked after.
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	That’s shockingly bad workmanship !! What a a shame 😔

cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 25815	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Posted: 11/April/2022 at 12:00
	Another mansion about to take shape. Some more land is being cleared next to that solitary construction picrued earlier this month.
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cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 25815	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 11/April/2022 at 11:56
	Distinct subsidence on the steps. When I walked near the egde, my foot sunk about an inch. There are large cracks, also some big holes. Someone did not do their homework! Elsewhere, there are signs of the ground sinking, partocularly near many of the drains in that huge, unattractive area of slabs. Some parts are becoming very uneven in general. Weeds are taking over. But the wildflowers look nice!
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cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 25815	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09/April/2022 at 08:12
	Thanks. I shall go down tomorrow and take some pictures.
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	I was walking round there this week and of course we've had a lot of rain, haven't we... and so parts of it have now subsided. The worst is at what we call the ski jump steps, these are the steps built without any real need. The land was previously flat but they built up the area and made these steps. The previously existing flat track is still there beside them and is the route we still use. The other things that make these a complete folly is the fact that they are adjacent to some villa plots, so you can imagine the scene with some local oiks hanging over the wall staring down at the occupants while they try to work on their all over tan. Then there are two sections in the grey Espelho de água water feature, one to the left and one to the right that have subsided. So before they are even put to any use these will need repairing. There was a couple of guys from the Camara tending to the unused and locked park. I didn't envy their jobs, one was mowing that vast exspanse of grassland with a regular domestic push along petrol lawnmower and the other was hand weeding around the trees planted in their own little square paved sections. The whole area is a perfect example of madness in the town planning department.

cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 25815	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11/March/2022 at 09:13
	I must keep an eye out. I can see most of the area from my window.
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Bunnyrunner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Regular Joined: 19/May/2021 Status: Online Points: 134	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bunnyrunner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10/March/2022 at 10:39
	The day we had the Volta Argarve in the Marina, we had the rare treat of seeing the fountains working. The cascading wall feature is a more frequent treat, it was working on Monday this week when we walked by. People have told us they are on every night.

cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 25815	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10/March/2022 at 08:36
	When it rains the grey area certainly becomes a shallow pond, much to the liking of the local birdlife. I have never seen the fountains working. The water feature over the wall was tested then turned off. It will take years for this development to take off. I wonder if anyone will buy those first apartments knowing they will be surrounded by a building site. But, yes, once completed it should bring some life to the area even if only used for holiday homes.
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