By John Smith • Published: 29 Jun 2020 • 11:51
Planting in San Pedro Boulevard Credit: Marbella Council
THE Marbella Council is launching a new initiative ‘Smart City Costa del Sol’ which is committed to sustainability and technological development using European Union funds and the assistance of Red.es a Spanish Government organisation.
The first project will be on the Boulevard in San Pedro Alcantara with the introduction of remote-controlled switchboards that, in constant communication with meteorological stations, direct and manage both the irrigation of the assigned areas and the detection of possible breakdowns.
The irrigation management system will use solar panels to generate energy and will be installed in 20 spots during the coming weeks.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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