Families Slam Snow-Covered Football Pitch in Prada de Moles
Parents in Prada de Moles vent frustration over a barely usable local football pitch after heavy snow, as the council prioritizes roads and.
Key Points
- Families called pitch conditions 'lamentable'; kids trained in small cleared corner.
- Council prioritizes mobility and essential services over sports facilities.
- Snow removal on pitch started Wednesday, continuing Thursday; padel courts also addressed.
- Heavy snow and cold required salting roads first, per protocols.
Families in Prada de Moles expressed frustration over the poor condition of the local football pitch during Wednesday's training session, where snow covered most of the field except for a small cleared area.
Parents described the state of the facilities as "lamentable" after contacting the local council, or *comú*, which they said provided no satisfactory response. The children were able to train only in a "small corner," leaving families upset that more of the pitch had not been cleared beforehand.
The *comú* defended its actions, stating that snow removal follows strict protocols prioritizing mobility across the parish and access to essential services. Sports facilities and public spaces, such as those used for events like the traditional *escudella* gathering, receive attention afterward.
In response to queries from *Altaveu*, council officials confirmed that cleaning work on the football pitch began precisely on Wednesday and was set to continue on Thursday. Similar efforts were underway at the padel courts. They noted the heavy snow accumulation and dropping temperatures, which required salting roads first.
While acknowledging citizen feedback, the *comú* emphasized that cleaning teams adhere to established priorities during such weather events.
Original Sources
This article was aggregated from the following Catalan-language sources: