Of the 130 million, the largest amount, amounting to 50 million, corresponding to the reconstruction and rental housing, followed by the renewal of neighborhoods, with 30 million
In educational infrastructure has invested more than 18.7 million, while the road network 16.7 million to repair 18 roads
The Minister of Development, Public Works and Planning, Manuel Campos, said today in Cartagena that the Community is developing actions for the reconstruction and recovery of Lorca after the earthquakes of May 2011, amounting to more than 130.5 million euros, accounting for 54.66 percent of the total planned.
Campos was speaking at the Regional Assembly for its intervention in a case discussion focused on disaster occurred in the town, which explained the total budget managed by the regional administration to address the needs of survivors is 238.8 million euros.
The Minister of Public Works noted that "the reconstruction of Lorca, in all areas, is a fact, and it is because there has been an absolute commitment to a task of enormous magnitude, from the first minute, which are prioritized maximum by the regional government and the unequivocal will of all governments and the involvement and generosity of Lorca. "
Campos influenced, however, that "the process has been, and is being highly complex, not only from the technical point of view, given the scale of the disaster and the highest condition they came under the urban space and set of architectures and infrastructure, but also tackling a task estimated at many millions of euros in the most difficult times of economic crisis. "
The responsible regional Development stressed that "has made every effort in the shortest possible time so that the multitude of people affected by the earthquakes of 2011 saw the sooner alleviated their suffering and satisfy their primary needs", although he stated that "much remains work to do. "
In this regard, he stressed that the significant investment that has been occurring is intended "not only to reclaim the city we enjoyed Lorca and visitors before that fateful day, but to get at the end of this process, better than before city of earthquakes. "
Nearly 80 million to housing and neighborhood renewal
Among the most important figures that have been addressed throughout intervention counselor, include those relating to the proceedings in housing, both private and public, which has been allocated so far about 50 million euros in aid for reconstruction and rent.
To this end, the Joint Commission has resolved the 98.94 percent of the 16,105 records requested aid, plus 375 extensions rent subsidies, with a total value of 74.8 million, 50 percent provided by State and Community Autonomous and regional Executive correspondiéndole 37.4 million euros.
For the renovation and rehabilitation of neighborhoods has allocated more than 30 million euros, highlighting those that are already in works such as The Vineyard, and San Jose Alfonso X and intervention in San Diego, the construction project is in the monitoring process, and designed in San Fernando, which is drafting the redevelopment project.
In these proceedings the execution of the works in the Barrios Altos de San Pedro, with an investment of 10.5 million is added.
In this regard, the Minister of Public Works noted that in the near future, a new agreement with the City of Lorca under which the works will be extended neighborhoods worth 38.6 million euros will be signed.
Also, the Department of Development is planning the development of several projects, including a study of microzonation of urban town, a traffic study as a basis for future sustainable mobility plan for the city and a draft accessibility to Lorca Castle.
The Community has also developed a plan for the repair and improvement of road infrastructure affected by earthquakes with a scope of 172.8 kilometers.
The works are completed in 13 roads, other five are in progress and will take action for seven vials, as well as three new layout to improve accessibility to the city roads.
In total, the amount of work being carried out amounted to 16.7 million euros.
Boost for schools and cultural heritage
The head of the Ministry of Development highlighted the momentum carried in the reconstruction of infrastructure linked to education because, he recalled, earthquakes caused damage in 34 centers, mostly pre-school and Primary and Secondary Education, affected 86 percent of the students enrolled in the city.
The Minister made special emphasis on the "fast acting" the regional government, which allowed, in just four months, almost all schools open their doors in September 2011 to mark the start of the school year, except the main building Institute 'Ros Giner' and the building of the old area of ​​the Institute 'Ramón Arcas' which had to be demolished.
He stressed the important action taken in the IES Ramón Arcas' 3.8 million, which has allowed its opening this school year, and the IES 'Giner Ros', which will feature a comprehensive investment of 5.6 million.
For cultural heritage of the city, have developed projects worth 11.1 million euros, as one of the phases of the restoration of the walls of the Castle of Lorca, the Tower of The Jetty Theatre War, Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, Santo Domingo Church and 152 parts damaged by earthquakes in the Archaeological Museum.
With regard to health and medical policy, the regional government has made repairs and adaptation in the Rafael Mendez Hospital and six health centers in the city as well as in elderly residents 'Domingo Tailor' and the Day Centre Lorca, amounting to 2.5 million euros.
Source: CARM