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The directors of Development, Public Works and Planning, Francisco Barnabas, and Education, Culture and Universities, Pedro Antonio Sánchez, along with the mayor of Lorca, Francisco Jodar, today inaugurated the urban renewal of the neighborhoods of Alfonso X and San José, which represents an investment of 8.1 million euros and will benefit some 15,000 residents living in the area.
As explained Barnabas, "Alfonso X we have created a model district in terms of release of public space and pedestrianization of roads, with the aim of promoting peaceful coexistence, improve accessibility and get a better connection between neighborhoods with the rest of the city. They have built four lane highway Granada, as indicated by the traffic study, and performed a bike path in this great road, to promote sustainable transportation. "
It also has built a large central boulevard, which integrates the three existing places before, eliminating architectural barriers;
a gateway-ramp that connects the street Torrecilla with the neighborhood and the school.
The performances of reconstruction and improvement have also included the renovation of infrastructure sanitation, water supply, storm, lighting, low voltage and telecommunications.
The works, covering an area of ​​65,000 square meters, were awarded $ 4.5 million and "encourage dynamization actions of social activity centered on two main axes, one sport and another commercial," said the director.
As singular work, include rain collector.
The holder of Development recalled that the objective was "to facilitate trade and economic development and mobility, as well as create infrastructure to ensure full accessibility and recover the overall image of the city. The contract included these two works as a special condition promoting employment promotion, the requirement that the successful tenderers incorporate at least a 25 percent of people under 30 years. We estimate that have been created about 100 jobs during these 14 months. "
Efficiency and sustainability in San Jose
As for the district of San José, the scope covers an area of ​​75,000 square meters, and has received an investment of 3.6 million.
The three main lines of action of the regeneration of the district have been renovating the street Pérez Casas, the redevelopment of the Plaza de San José and the construction of a large storm drain.
The aim of this initiative is to promote accessibility, allow connection between neighborhoods and boosting energy efficiency and sustainability.
"This action has become a neighborhood urban space with greater efficiency and sustainability of the region through the regeneration of clean energy by installing photovoltaic panels that generate the energy needed," said the director.
Full recovery
Francisco Bernabé said that the recovery of Lorca "is a reality" and recalled that "a few days ago we opened the Vine neighborhood, and Alfonso X and San Jose are completing very important milestones for the city, with an investment reaches 14 million euros ".
According to the Minister, "in recent weeks I have found, through successive visits, the new Lorca finds manifestation in the works that have been developed or are in progress, and appears before our eyes an urban landscape edificatorio and road completely renovated, to the satisfaction of the vast majority of the neighbors. "
The Minister concluded by congratulating Development Lorca "for their patience and understanding for a long wait has not been easy, but also for its strong commitment to never give up and fight for their town with loyalty and spirit of collaboration."
Source: CARM
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