Baiona to implement traffic control cameras and urban reforms

The Diputación de Pontevedra has approved two new investments for Baiona, totaling over 500,000 euros, as part of the Val Miñor 15 Minutos program. This initiative, which is co-funded by European funds, aims to transform the municipalities of Baiona, Nigrán, and Gondomar.

The first project involves approximately 180,000 euros for an intelligent traffic control and video surveillance system. This includes installing license plate recognition cameras at four entry points to the historic center, such as Plaza Padre Fernando and Calle San Xoán, to regulate access via traffic lights. Additionally, six smart cameras will monitor real-time crowd density to manage large gatherings during events like the Festa da Arribada, alongside 21 video surveillance cameras to enhance security.

The second project, awarded for 340,000 euros, focuses on the reform of Calle Hortas Reais. The goal is to transform this street into a new public plaza, prioritizing pedestrians by expanding pedestrian space to 430 square meters, adding greenery, and installing benches while upgrading sanitation and water supply networks.