Roses, in Catalonia, has installed new street furniture in Plaça Catalunya made from recycled fishing nets, according to a municipal announcement. The initiative, part of the The Gravity Wave project supported by Mini Oliva Motor, aims to reuse plastics recovered from the sea.
Five benches and two litter bins, produced from these recycled materials, are now in use. This project aligns with the town's broader efforts to promote environmental sustainability and responsible waste management.
Expanding Bioenergy and Electric Vehicle Charging
The town has also completed an expansion of its biomass heating network, connecting new facilities to this renewable energy source. The Montserrat Vayreda and Vicens Vives schools, El Franquet nursery, and La Vinyassa football pitch now receive hot water and heating from biomass. These join the Municipal Swimming Pool, Sports Pavilion, and Mas Oliva Municipal Stadium, which already use the system.
In a move to support electric transport, Roses will install eight semi-rapid charging stations for electric vehicles and fourteen charging points for electric bicycles. This project is funded by European Next Generation funds, officials said.
Animal Welfare and Infrastructure Improvements
Roses has strengthened its management of cat colonies, carrying out a two-year action plan that resulted in 431 cats being dewormed, sterilised, and microchipped. The town has also set up 10 municipal cat shelters across the area and plans to start training programmes to certify volunteers who feed and care for feral cats.
Infrastructure work is also underway, with the Montjoi to Jóncols path being repaired. This addresses damage caused by rainfall over the past year, which affected road conditions between different areas of Cap de Creus. Additionally, rehabilitation work on the coastal path between Canyelles Petites and L'Almadrava will start on 1 September, with a budget of €592,774.61 and an expected duration of six months. This project aims to improve safety and enhance the scenic seafront area.
Environmental Monitoring and Public Information
Protecció Civil de la Generalitat activated a pre-alert phase for the INUNCAT plan due to forecasts of intense rainfall. Residents are advised to take precautions, especially regarding standing water, to prevent tiger mosquito breeding. An information stand for the Tiger Mosquito Monitoring and Surveillance Programme will be set up outside the Mercat Cobert to offer advice and answer questions.
Separately, the Port Esportiu de Roses has joined the Voluntary Agreements Programme, an initiative by the Catalan Office of Climate Change. This programme helps organisations reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reinforcing the port's commitment to sustainable operations within the Cap de Creus Natural Park.
Municipal Budget and Water Quality
The municipal council approved Roses' budget for 2026, which, combined with the budgets of its three municipal companies (Proder, Rosersa, and Port de Roses), will total €48,400,660. This represents a 1.09% increase from 2025.
The town council also reported that trihalomethanes (THM) in the drinking water have occasionally exceeded the limit of 100 μg/L set by RD 3/2023. However, these levels remain within the guide values established by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
