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There have been written in the Seprona, the Directorate General of Public Health and the City of Lorca itself, to act and give a definitive solution to these asbestos tailings.

Citizens coming for some time noting the lack of control in the demolition, treatment and removal of asbestos materials, highly polluting and dangerous to health as being carcinogenic material, and prohibited material in construction since 2003.

Antonio Mecca: "In the demolition of more than 1,200 homes since 2011, we found that they have not taken into account the necessary security measures dictated by the law, so that this material in its various meanings (corrugated iron, fiber cement) is treated safely and responsibly. "

Asbestos must be removed by a specialist company and who is entered in the RERA (Registry of Companies with asbestos risk).

This registration is mandatory and necessary by law.

"There demolitions where we are not aware who was involved specialized some company. In fact contaminating materials are part of the rubble, in some cases remain open pit and even next to schools, kindergarten, schools and homes," we extended the councilman.

So, Citizens has presented yesterday letters addressed to Seprona of the Civil Guard, the Directorate General of Public Health belonging to the Ministry of Health and the City Council of Lorca, requesting carried out all the necessary actions in research, inspection, mediation contaminant level, treatment and removal of these materials as provided by law.

Also a report about the protocols followed in the demolition of damaged buildings earthquake of 2011, indicating which specialized and registered in RERA companies have participated in the asbestos removal work is developed.

Refurbishment.

Moreover, in the works of urban redevelopment of neighborhoods of Alfonso X and the Vineyard, Citizens is aware that in replacing pipes, nor have extreme security measures, as evidenced by photographic documents, which clearly observed sectioned pipes asbestos exposed.

Photo: The spokesman for the municipal group Citizens Lorca, Antonio Mecca, showing asbestos material in a dump.

Source: Ciudadanos Lorca