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Since April 20th, on weekends and holidays, lifeguards have been on duty to ensure the safety of beachgoers in the beaches of Mafra’s municipality.
This procedure will continue, as a “prelude” to the bathing season, which begins on June 14th, with daily surveillance until September 15th – from this date until October 31st the current procedure will be resumed.
surveillance will be carried out on the beaches of Foz do Lizandro, Sul, Algodio, Ribeira d’Ilhas, São Lourenço, Calada, Coxos and Pescadores
According to the municipality, “the coastal area of the Municipality of Mafra assumes a growing strategic importance in environmental, economic, social, cultural and recreational terms, and it is noted that, in recent years, the beaches of the municipality have seen a high influx of bathers throughout the year.”
It was during the month of April that a meeting of the municipal executive was held to deliberate on the granting of financial support to ERANS – Ericeira Rescue Association.
A total amount of 37,400 euros is intended to cover the costs related to lifeguards, aiming to reinforce the surveillance and safety of the beaches before, during and after the 2024 Bathing Season.
According to information gathered by Jornal de Mafra, within the expenses related to beach safety during the bathing season, 300 euros per month will be distributed per lifeguard, divided among 8 beaches in the municipality (Foz do Lizandro River and Sea, Sul, Algodio, Ribeira d’Ihas, São Lourenço, Calada, Coxos and Pescadores) and also the municipal swimming pool of Parque Desportivo (Sports Park), resulting in a total of 20,700 euros.
there will also be a service composed of two lifeguards, circulating in a vehicle during holidays and weekends
In the remaining beaches of the municipality, a service composed of two lifeguards will be available, operating a vehicle during the day. This service, budgeted at 1,950 euros per month per lifeguard, will total an investment of 11,700 euros.
For support outside the Bathing Season 2024, a subsidy of 65 euros per day per lifeguard (in pairs), in addition to assistance in providing equipment, will be provided. These values will be applied over 33 working days, covering weekends and holidays between April 20th and June 14th and, also, between September 16th and October 31st, resulting in a total amount of 5,000 euros.
Previously, the responsibility for beach surveillance in the municipality of Mafra was assigned to Predominante Azul – Lifeguards of the Firefighters of Ericeira Association.
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