A NEW €5 million public golf academy in Almeria has come under heavy criticism.
Luciano Alonso, the Andalucian Minister of education, culture and sport, laid the foundation stone at the Golf El Toyo academy, which covers an impressive 30 hectares.
But locals have criticised its location – just 200m from an established town hall-owned golf facility.
Disgruntled residents believe the Hospital Provincia de Almeria project should have taken priority, after construction stalled during the financial crisis.
An extra €500,000 is set to be spent on the urbanisation of the surrounding area in El Toyo.
Costa Blanca Floods Update
The Olive Press reporting live from Ontinyent for BBC One this morning.
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WATCH: Man risks his life saving car on steep incline as flash floods hit during Costa Blanca storms
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WATCH: Cars swept down 3m-high weir as rainfall exceeding 400mm hammers Costa Blanca village
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British family with toddlers 'trapped' for 12 hours as floodwaters rage in Spain's Costa Blanca
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Segura river breaks its banks in numerous locations as Costa Blanca is hit by flash floods
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Clariano river bursts its banks in Ontinyent after more than 400 l/m² of rainfall recorded
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Four people rescued from AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada after it flooding in just 20 minutes
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WATCH: Water gushes through toilets and sinks at Costa Blanca hospital during gota fría storm
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