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The Minister of Public Works and Planning, Antonio Sevilla, accompanied by Director General of Planning and Housing, Maria Yolanda Muñoz, and the mayor of Lorca, Francisco Jodar, today presided over the laying of the foundation stone of the works of urban regeneration in the neighborhood of La Viña.
Antonio Sevilla recalled during the ceremony "the importance of these actions will refresh, which can generate up to 150 direct jobs, to recover the global image of the neighborhood and economic revitalization of the city."
"The development works are going to undertake have the added advantage that they are intensive in labor and do not require high technology transfer. Upon performances with many small execution units, redistribute wealth, generating a rather long value chain, "said the director.
The renewal of the Barrio de la Viña, whose regional investment amounts to 5.8 million euros, will involve the repair and improvement of urban infrastructure for electricity, sanitation and water supply.
These actions will be developed in parallel to those of urban services supply essential services, which require rebuilding private homes.
Also out is going to take the pedestrianization of roads, with the aim of promoting accessibility, allow connection between neighborhoods, as well as performances of energy efficiency and sustainability.
And start channeling urban value of the Rambla de Demoiselles is also included.
Rehabilitation works will include facilities for culture and recreation, boosting activities to encourage social activity in the neighborhood.
It provided a new class neighborhood, urban gardens and a monument at its center, tribute to the neighborhood that recalls its origins wine.
Citizen participation in the design of the renovation project
The Minister stressed the part taken in designing the neighbors of the proceedings, "as we have had several meetings with them, who are the real stars of the revitalization of the neighborhood, you have to do your input and suggestions, which have incorporated to improve the final draft. "
Besides the works started today in the neighborhood of La Viña, has authorized the hiring of Alfonso X, San Jose and San Diego.
Performances in San Fernando, San Pedro and other areas in the Barrios Altos and accessibility to the works of Lorca Castle are also contemplated.
Sevilla recalled that "public actions that begin today are designed to promote the life of the neighborhoods affected by the earthquake, to boost trade and tourism in the city and, most importantly, to contribute to the regeneration of regional employment and course, Lorca. "
The total investment of the Community for this set of actions amounted to 53 million euros, signed under loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Source: CARM
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