Like Albi, the Cartagena circuit, located near Murcia and used by many Grand Prix drivers (Pedro Acosta, Maverick Vinales, etc.) for training, has experienced some problems with its neighbors due to noise problems. But the result is not the same…
In this case, it is the town hall which, in Spain, decided in 2021 for a first administrative closure of the circuit because of an excessively high noise level observed on several occasions during events bringing together 40 motorcycles or 32 cars , Then lifting
has
titre
of
precaution
account
tenuous
of
l’engagement
two rounds has
adopter
of the
measures
correctives.
But this summer, after periodic checks, the closing
of
circuit
of
Cartagena
was again decreed, mainly in
raison
of
non–respect
municipal and national regulations in
matter
of
noise in areas such as Polígono de Santa Ana or Pozo de los Palos, but also deficiencies in structural safety.
At the beginning of August, the circuit therefore had no other solution than to close its doorsfor lack of being mis
sous
sealed
et
to receive of the
fines that can reach
300
000
euros.
But Spain is not France, and the two parties, well aware of the interest of the circuit for the commune, quickly found a solution…
Noelia Arroyo : “for the City Hall, the speed circuit is a strategic element which generates hotel revenue, attracts visitors and expands the sporting offer in Cartagena”
In September, the circuit worked on its facilities, placing 410 tonnes of gravel in the loopholes and improving the inside of its turns.
At the end of November, the Cartagena town hall therefore decided to temporarily lift the suspension of activities on the circuit after having imposed corrective measures, such as the installation
sound level meters transmitting data in real time to the Town Hall to monitor noise levels, a
maximum permitted sound emission level
of 102 dBA, one open track only
between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. then 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for thermal vehicles, as well as a maximum of 25 vehicles able to use the track simultaneously, except during official competitions organized by the federations.
A circuit under close surveillance, therefore, but a circuit reopened to on-track activities. In Albi, Sister Anne is still waiting to see motorcycles on the Séquestre. For several years…
Photo credit: Juan Trujillo / laopiniondemurcia.es
