Massana Halts Unauthorized Shooting Range Expansion, Shuts Down Federation's Bar

The Massana parish council halted unauthorised expansion works at the Pla de Borràs shooting range in Pal, managed by the Andorran Shooting Federation (FAT), while the Health Ministry ordered the closure of an on-site bar run by the federation due to hygiene violations.

Local authorities confirmed they stopped the construction after discovering it had begun without any required permits. The federation has since submitted a project for approval, which sources say will likely lead to retrospective legalisation of the works. However, the parish has opened a disciplinary proceedings against the FAT for carrying out the modifications, notifying them of the case and allowing time to submit allegations. A fine is considered probable.

The Pla de Borràs facilities were officially inaugurated in May last year following a year-long renovation, just ahead of the Small States Games. The upgrades were funded by the Massana parish council, the government, and the Andorran Olympic Committee, with day-to-day operations handed to the FAT. The venue is also intended for police training.

The disputed expansions took place after the Games, with the federation acting unilaterally, according to sources. In addition to the works, the on-site bar or canteen—used by the federation—failed to meet health and safety standards, prompting its shutdown by the Health Ministry.

Massana officials expressed significant frustration over the federation's decision-making without consultation, amid concerns about the management of the publicly funded facility.