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Information and News for Owners of Property in Verdemar 3
Latest NEWS:
03/04/2026: Three weeks ago we started the annual cleaning of the stream. We believe the stream is losing a large amount of water, not only through evaporation but possibly leakage as well. This year we therefore started the process of relining each of the individual pools. Below are a few pictures of before during and after.
We started the process by doing the bottom 2 pools, which were completely emptied and cleaned out. The fish, terrapins and other wildlife (including snakes) were moved further up the stream and none were harmed. These two pools were then lined and painted. The rest of the stream was raked and cleared of any large debris.
We have also had a meter installed on the inlet pipe so that we can monitor the water usage and keep a record over the year.
The stream is now back up and running.
03/04/2026: For information there was a break in on Verdemar 2 last night around 10pm. The owners were sitting on their balcony while the thieves broke into the downstairs stealing 2 Apple watches and a laptop.
03/03/2026: The work in the small pool is now complete and it has reopened. The ramp is complete along with its new shiny handrail and all tiled areas have been regrouted. Many old/diseased plants have been removed and a new oleander hedge planted around the edge. All the sprinklers have been replaced where required and are now working properly. Even the adjacent house has been painted! We have a little bit of new planting to do and some repairs on the metal fencing is scheduled, but other than that it is ready to go! Enjoy!
19/02/2026: Yesterday you should have received an updated version of the AGM agenda (Version 3) by email. Please note amendments to agenda items 2.3; 2.5; and 6 in the supporting information on pages 3-6.
All documents will be posted here in the coming days along with further supporting information and pictures/diagrams relating to the proposals.
13/02/2026: The new ramp into the small pool has now been built. The pool is now being regrouted. Once that is complete the new handrails for the ramp will be installed and we are hoping to start refilling the pool at the end of next week. We have also had the shower area retiled. I attach some photos of the work that has been taking place over the past few weeks.
11/01/2026: The small pool has been drained over the weekend and is now closed. Work will be starting this week to construct the new access ramp.
28/12/2025: The small pool will be CLOSED from 9th January for approximately 5 weeks. We will be carrying out work to install the new ramp into the pool agreed at the 2025 AGM. While the pool is empty it will also be regrouted.
14/12/2025: The President and Vice President invite all owners to join us in the SMALL pool for our annual drink on Christmas Day at 11:30. We will provide a free glass of Cava and will be taking a Christmas photo. Bring your own glass or a plastic one will be provided. Please email info@verdemar3.com to confirm your attendance or confirm via our Facebook page.
28/11/2025: PIOC, the Independence Party for Orihuela Costa held a meeting in November at which Verdemar 3 was represented. The notes provided to us can be viewed here.
Orihuela Costa contributes a large part of the municipality’s taxes, but receives a minimal fraction in services and investment. PIOC wants to redress this balance with close and fair administration. Independence means deciding on our resources, improving our infrastructures and building the future that Orihuela Costa deserves.
If you are interested in getting involved, more information can be found on their website www.pioc.info or Facebook page www.facebook.com/pioc.info
26/11/2025: The latest property inspection has been carried out by our Vice President Dawn Lynn and can be found in the DOCUMENTS section of this website. If your property is on this list it requires attention. The report was compiled on 8th November, so if you have started work since then please ignore it. If you have painting booked, please let us know then we can make a note and remove you from the list.
26/11/2025:
Animal Fountain Update: Work has been ongoing for several weeks on the animal fountain. We discovered a few months ago that the fountain was leaking a lot of water at a large cost to the community, which is why we emptied it. Since then we have started to clean the tiles to remove any limescale and have now discovered that several areas will need retiling where the tiles have blown. Once this work is complete the plan is to seal the whole fountain with a special flexible sealant to protect both the tiles and the grout, hopefully giving it several more years going forward. We have also had the lights on the bottom of the fountain repaired which have not worked for over 14 years!
This morning the animal statues were removed. We had specialist advice about these and they were not repairable as the damage to them was too extensive due to years of neglect. In some cases parts of the statues were unsafe and likely to fall and cause further damage to the tiling below. The plan is to get options for replacements which we will present at the next AGM so the owners can decide what they want as a successor to what has been removed. We will look into replacing them with similar structures as well as other alternatives then it will be over to the owners to decide!
15/11/2025: This morning we are having all of the pine trees on the urbanisation treated for processional caterpillars. A chemical is injected directly into the trees so that it actually reaches the caterpillars where they feed. This is a much more reliable and longer lasting treatment than spraying and only needs to be carried out once a year.
08/11/2025: We are always looking at ways to save money for the community and keep the fees as low as we can. With that in mind, we have reviewed our electricity contract and with the help of the administrator have managed to get a better deal saving us around €200 per month. So as of now, we have changed from Siesta Energy and we are now supplied by Plenitude. We are not tied into a long term contract and can change at any time if we are not happy.
07/11/2025: The path across the meadow is now finished providing much better access to this side of the community. The meadow will now be cleaned up over the next couple of weeks. All the planned work on this area is now complete and going forward it will be maintained as part of the normal garden maintenance schedule.
04/11/2025: The path at the top of the meadow has now been widened allowing access past the electric boxes. The path in the middle is now being re-laid and should be completed this week. This will now provide good access at both ends and across the middle of the meadow
03/11/2025: We understand that people are still having problems with their water pressure. This is not just in Verdemar 3, but also in Verdemar 1 and 2. It seems to go low during the day then go back to normal around 5pm. We have contacted Hidraqua and they say there is not a problem in this area.
If you are still having problems you will need to contact Hidraqua directly and report the issue.
12/10/2025: This morning we have started the process of cleaning the animal fountain. Our pool team are pumping out the remainder of the water, removing the sludge from the bottom and they will then jet wash it. Once this process is complete we can see what work needs to be done and repair the leak. We will also be repairing the lights which are already installed.
We are still looking into options for replacing/renovating the animal statues and will allow the owners to decide once we have options and costs in place.
06/10/2025: Work has begun today to install a new water pipe along the path at the side of the meadow adjacent to houses 301 to 308.
The community is now responsible (as of June 2025) for all the water meters situated in the pavement, this has never been the case before. Picture 2 shows the one that this pipe will be connected to which is situated above the animal fountain near to the arch. What this means that if there are any leaks between this meter and our meter cupboards, we are responsible for any water lost. Previously we were just responsible for the cost of repairing the pipe.
After receiving the latest water bill we have discovered that we have a large leak in this area. The existing pipe runs somewhere on the far side of the meadow between the pine trees. Given that we do not know its exact location and that the pipe is over 35 years old we have made the decision to install a new pipe rather than attempt a repair which may or may not last. This also means we know exactly where it is should we have any problems in the future.
During the reinstatement process we will also repair the path across the meadow. In addition to this we have asked for the path near to the electric boxes at the top of the path (Picture 4) to be widened enough to allow wheelchair/pram access.
05/10/2025: Just to update everyone on the water situation. There is still an ongoing problem which is affecting the water pressure in all of the Verdemar’s and some of Villamartin. They are still working on repairing the leak and while this is happening the situation won’t change. We have been told it should be resolved by Wednesday.
01/10/2025: The 2026 AGM will be held on Wednesday 4th March. All proposals must be received by Wednesday 31st December 2025.
29/09/2025 (14:28): Hidraqua are aware of the problem with the water. They are working on it and the water should be back on in 2-3 hours
29/09/2025: The water is off in the whole of the community. We have had no notification about this so not sure why it is off. If we hear anything we will post an update here.
26/08/2025: We have a leak in the animal fountain which is coming through the wall adjacent to it. This is the reason the fountain has now been drained. We are now investigating where it is leaking and will then get quotes to repair it.
06/08/2025: Thank you to Deep6 Underwater Tiling Costa Blanca for the work carried out last night on both pools. The fact we can call this company out to do repairs without needing to empty the pool is fantastic.
As you can see from the photos the crack that appeared in the big pool was quite severe and was leaking water but is now hopefully secure until October when we can investigate it further.
01/08/2025: LARGE SWIMMING POOL: The large pool will close at 16:00 on Tuesday 5th August. This is so that we can carry out maintenance work.
A substantial crack has appeared near to the steps and we need to address this before it becomes a major problem. This has potentially been caused by the regular earth tremors we have in this area.
We have booked the underwater diver to do this work to avoid having to empty the pool and close the it for an extended period. The pool will be open as normal on Wednesday 6th August as long as the work goes to plan!
30/07/2025: SMALL POOL UPDATE: The small pool will be tested today. As long as the chemical levels are back to normal it will be open again tomorrow for swimming.
28/07/2025: We aware that the street lights are not working since the rain last week. This has been reported and hopefully it should be rectified soon. You may get a message to say that your power will be interrupted, this is to do with these repairs.
28/07/2025: SMALL POOL UPDATE: After 3 rounds of intense chemical treatment in the small pool, the maintenance team have reported that the black algae is now dead. They have been working hard to get the residue cleaned from the grout but there will be some staining. Once the pH levels in the water are back to normal and safe for swimming the pool will be reopened, hopefully in the next few days.
24/07/2025: The small pool will remain closed until further notice. We are now on the 3rd round of intense treatment (extremely high levels of chemicals to try and kill the black algae), but so far we have been unable to totally remove it from the pool. Therefore, the pool will not be open until we are sure it is safe for swimming.
15/07/2025: There is a new email address for reporting overflowing bins or dumped rubbish, or to request a collection aseourbano@orihuela.es The more people that complain the more likely the problem will be rectified.
15/07/2025: UPDATE ON SMALL POOL: The small pool has had 2 rounds of chemical treatment but we are still unable to totally eradicate the black algae. We will need to add more chemicals today and if all goes well it may be open by the end of the week. Please bear with us as we are doing our best to get it reopened and avoid having to empty the pool.
12/07/2025: Please be vigilant! This video is of a man last night at 4:22 am filmed from an owners ring doorbell on Verdemar 3. Make sure you have everything locked at night.
09/07/2025: The small pool will remain closed as the initial treatment for the black algae has not removed it meaning the water is unsafe. Please be patient, we are doing our best to sort the problem but we will not open the pool as it could potentially be harmful, especially for anyone with respiratory problems. A second round of chemicals has been added today as well as manual cleaning. If this does not resolve the problem the pool may need to be drained.
06/07/2025: The small pool will be closed today for deep cleaning. Black algae has been detected in the pool the cause of which could be contaminated swimsuits, pool toys, or equipment. If these items have been in natural bodies of water, such as the sea, they may carry black algae spores which have been transferred into the water.
The pool team will be carrying out a deep clean and the pool will remain closed until we are confident that it is safe, as it is a potential health risk to swimmers.
05/07/2025: If you want to join the PIOC rally to campaign for better services in the area it is being held on Monday at 7pm.
03/07/2025: The police were on the urbanisation early this morning and informed us that there was a break in on Verdemar 3 last night on Calle Pablo Sarasate, so please be vigilant. We advise owners not to leave beach towels and swimming costumes on the railings to dry, as this is an indication to thieves that you are on holiday and they will target you for cash, hire car keys and mobile phones.
30/06/2025: Please remember to shower before entering the pool! The filters in the small pool have been blocked with oil and cream residue which is affecting the water quality. The maintenance team are this morning trying to resolve the problems in order to keep the pool open.
19/06/2025: If you are waiting for any important mail the CORREOS are short staffed and are 1 month behind. You can collect urgent mail from the sorting office from La Zenia opposite McDonalds, make sure you take ID and proof of address with you.
01/06/2025: The large pool opening times change today. It is now open from 10:00 to 20:00. These opening times will remain the same until 31st August.
22/05/2025: The latest debtors list can be found here If your account is not up to date your pool key will be deactivated until the debt is paid.
15/05/2025: Don’t forget tomorrow is the final day to let us know if you want to change your water meter. See more information here
05/05/2025: All palm trees (community and private) on the urbanisation will be cut week commencing 12th May.
01/05/2025: The large pool is now open for you all to enjoy! Please respect the pool rules and the lifeguard which are both there for your safety.
29/04/2025: The large swimming pool will open on Thursday at 11:00. All the sunbeds have been cleaned. The 4 newer ones have been moved to the small pool along with 2 new ones.
There are new signs in both pools as well as in other areas of the urbanisation.
Please enjoy the pools during the summer but respect the rules which are there for your safety!
29/04/2025: Just an update after yesterdays power outage…..I believe some of the internet services are still not back up and running. Please be patient these things take time. I am with Ole and I am now back online but I believe there are still problems with NoLimit and other providers.
24/04/2025: Important information about your water meters can be found here
22/04/2025: The sunbeds have been moved from the small pool to the large pool so we can clean them. The 4 newer ones that are in the large pool will then be returned to the small pool along with 2 new ones.
14/04/2025: If you have received an official letter/s from Hacienda which had to be signed for, do not panic! These letters are not telling you that anything is owed, but are a notifying you of a change to the cadastral value of your property and the associated code.
31/03/2025: We had an electrical fire in the pumphouse of the animal fountain yesterday afternoon. The electrics have been turned off and we are waiting for an electrician. The fountain will not be running until we assess the full extent of the damage and find out what repairs are required.
25/03/2025: The AGM minutes have been sent out to all owners and can also be downloaded here in English, Spanish, French and German.
24/03/2025: Work is scheduled to start on 1st April to install ramps to properties 354 and 358. The path from Calle Ruperto Chapi between houses 338 and 340 may be closed temporarily during this work.
17/03/2025: We have started the process of having all the community palm trees shaved. This makes them look much nicer and also stops all the mess that drops down when it is windy. We have a schedule in place to do the whole community over 3 years. The next green will be done later this year.
10/03/2025: We have had notification that the water will be turned off tomorrow between 9:00 and 14:00 tomorrow (11th February)
03/03/2025: Anyone coming to the AGM, if you want copies of the documents, please print them out or have them available on your mobile device. For the sake of the environment there will only be limited copies available on the day.
26/02/2025: Thank you to everyone who helped with the stream cleaning both last week and today (Jim, Jacqui, Dawn, Ron, Marge, Talon, and Martin. We have now cleaned the sections that we wanted to get done. We will now wait for the rain to fill it back up!
17/02/2025:The stream will be switched off for a few days while we carry out cleaning and maintenance
15/02/25: The gardeners came in for an extra shift today! Their first task was to remove a very large cactus near to property 354. We have removed it because it was becoming unstable and the roots were growing under the paths and through pipes. As, you can see the lads are fully suited up. This is because it is highly poisonous, so that was another reason to take it out. We will now add some new plants to this area and finish with wood chippings.
During their visit they also carried out the pollarding of 3 olives and 1 ficcus tree on the area between the animal fountain and the large pool. This will now provide more light for the adjacent houses and allow the grass to re-establish. Once the trees start to grow back, we will then be able to shape them and keep them managed so they don’t get out of control again. All the waste was chipped on site and will be used around the community on the flowerbeds as mulch.
11/02/25: The electric problem in the small pool is now resolved and it is back open.
09/02/25: There is an electrical problem in the small pool which means none of the electric will stay on. This will not be resolved this until tomorrow at the earliest. This means the pool is closed for today, firstly because the keys won’t work and also because it is unsafe to go into the water as the chlorine dispenser will not be working. Sorry for the inconvenience but these things happen!
03/02/25: Please be careful as there are processional caterpillars about! These were spotted on the urbanisation near to House 344 this afternoon. Fortunately a neighbour alerted us and we were able to call Zach from our gardening company to come and remove them. Further nests were found inside a pine tree close to the site. They were all disposed of by burning, as this is the only way to destroy the poisonous hairs. Despite treating the trees on the abandoned area, we have also spotted some nests there. They will be removed next week but be very careful if you are walking your dog.
30/01/25: The AGM papers will be sent out to all owners soon. Please click here to view further information on the agenda items.
03/01/25: The gardeners have been working hard over Christmas and New Year on the area between the large pool and fountain with the aim to get the grass restored. The pine needles have been removed and the grass that is there has been aerated. The rain last week certainly helped as you can see from the photos some areas are already greening up! Today they finished renewing the broken parts of the watering system and it is now up and running. This has been programmed to come on three times a day initially. We are hoping most of the areas will regenerate to avoid us spending money on reseeding.
The next stage…….the ficcus and olive trees near to the big pool will be pollarded in February. This should promote dense re-growth from the branches. They can then be pruned and kept tidy. Once all this is done we have plans in place to renew the paths across the grass.
We are very pleased that this area which has been neglected for at least 14 years is starting to come back to life and look more respectable.