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| The Socialist Councillor, Isabel Casalduero, also reported illegal dumping, weeds and trash accumulation, runoff that are eroding the structure of the monument, and even sewage leaks in the wall itself |

Socialist Councillor Isabel Casalduero denounced the sorry state of the medieval walls of Lorca, which dates back 800 years and is one of the most important heritage values of the Region of Murcia.

Casalduero showed a video made by a group of citizens Lorca shown in the illegal dumping along the walls, accumulation of weeds and garbage, runoff that are eroding the structure of the monument, including sewage leaks in the wall itself.

All this, near the center of town visitors.

In that regard, he regretted the image of neglect and abandonment receiving visitors to this area and noted that "the first impression that counts and that the city offers here is shameful."

He recalled that tourists are not even a sidewalk to get off the bus.

But above all, Casalduero expressed the need for urgent action in some parts of the wall in danger of collapse.

Socialist Councillor admitted that the economic crisis is slowing to cultural projects but pointed out that the Autonomous Region is making a major outlay to preserve the archaeological remains of San Esteban (Murcia) and that they "are more important than the wall Lorca from the archaeological point of view. "

Casalduero explained that there is a rehabilitation of the wall built by a team of architects that is held by the PP government team and requested that, if you can not take place immediately, "that at least is undertaken of immediate consolidation of the wall that runs the risk of disappearing. "

He also demanded that make weeding and cleaning of the area that will repair the protective barriers and eliminate the sewage leaks that have taken place continuously for three years. He said that these actions are only a matter of political will and " responsibility "to avoid irreparable damage to the wall.

The socialist mayor also highlighted the poor state of conservation of the Porch of San Antonio, heritage restoration work carried out in exemplary fashion by socialist governments in Lorca and currently is in a state of total abandonment.

Source: PSOE Lorca