Beach cleaning, Cal Gibernau and mobility: the key highlights of the Council Meeting

📍 Summary of the Roda de Berà Council Meeting — 26/02/2026 (Ordinary Session 02/2026) Here are the main points from the meeting, explained in a clear and straightforward way 👇 🏖️ Awarding of the beach cleaning service The Council approved awarding the mechanical and manual beach cleaning contract to the local company Reciclats Contesalp. 💰 Amount: €435,375 for three years. 🔎 Debate: The opposition strongly criticised the process, describing it as “tailor-made” and claiming a lack of free competition because the tender was not divided into lots. The government stated that it is a European harmonised contract with public advertising and that no other company submitted a bid. It also welcomed the fact that a local company has made the investment. ✔️ Approved: 6 votes in favour 📚 Cal Gibernau: new expert report and controversy over information The Council approved commissioning a second independent expert report from architect Robert Brufau to determine the causes of the collapse of the future library building. 📌 Reason: the previous expert may have had potential technical incompatibilities. ⚖️ Tension during the meeting: The opposition as a whole complained of “disrespect”, saying they learned about key meetings with the Generalitat through social media rather than official channels. The government defended the legal certainty of the new report and denied any concealment of information. ✔️ Approved: 7 votes in favour, 6 abstentions 🛴 Traffic and Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) The municipal ordinance is updated to adapt it to the 2025 DGT regulations, especially regarding electric scooters. 🤝 All political groups agree on the need to promote awareness campaigns and strengthen enforcement to ensure safe and respectful coexistence with pedestrians. ✔️ Approved unanimously 📉 Inventory and land sales The rectification of the 2025 municipal asset inventory was approved. 💬 The Avancem group expressed disagreement with the sale of industrial estate plots at €100/m², arguing that the market price could be around €300/m². ✔️ Approved: 10 votes in favour, 3 abstentions 🔍 Oversight section: questions and requests 🏗️ Adif works (Berà Tunnel) The government reported that the company intends to resume night-time works without prior agreement, which could affect residents’ rest. The local police will monitor night shifts and the Town Council may halt the works if no prior information meeting is held. 🌕 Solar eclipse (12 August) Although the Generalitat has not designated Roda as a preferred viewing spot, the government will provide safe areas to enjoy this unique event. 🚱 Public water fountains Information was requested regarding the prolonged closure of several public fountains, along with an updated list of their current status and reopening criteria. 🎯 Archery A proposal was made to reorient the targets in the sports area to improve pedestrian safety.