- "The spokesperson for the orange formation in Cartagena, Manuel Padín, said that" we have to work listening to the groups that operate in the area, and start designing an integral dynamization plan, with a multi-year investment package, which accompanies The protection of that unique jewel in Europe with all that tourist and commercial activity that is generated around it. "
- Citizens regrets the lack of information that the Community has offered so far on the projects that will benefit from the European funds Edusi for La Manga, and what are the forecasts for the future.
Cartagena, Thursday, August 31.
The councilor-spokesman of Citizens in Cartagena, Manuel Padín, has received in the municipal offices the president of the newly formed Federation of Associations of the Mar Menor, (FAMM) Antonio Plaza, and the project director, Diego de Haro, to meet Their demands and proposals before the serious situation that crosses the commerce and the hospitality of the zone.
During the meeting, representatives of the FAMM provided the spokesperson for the orange formation with a document requesting urgent action in the Mar Menor, which has been raised to all administrations involved in the recovery of this enclave.
The president, Antonio Plaza, wanted to make clear that the priority is to protect and preserve the lagoon.
Among other issues, the document calls for more investment in infrastructures, such as sewage treatment plants, drainage systems and other waste treatment systems, and the implementation of an "Act of Regional Tourist Interest or a comprehensive plan to revitalize the Mar Menor ".
Manuel Padín, the spokesperson for the orange formation, said: "You have to work listening to the groups that operate in the area, and start designing a comprehensive dynamization plan, with a multi-annual investment package that combines The protection of that unique jewel in Europe with its tremendous economic impact, that is to say, match the recovery of our natural heritage with all that tourist and commercial activity that is generated around it.
"The conservation of the natural environment and the activities and services must interact in a sustainable and productive way," explained Manuel Padín.
Another of the topics discussed during the meeting was the little information that the Community has offered so far on the projects that will benefit from the European funds Edusi for La Manga, and what are the forecasts for the future.
Manuel Padín is committed to bring this issue to the Parliamentary Group of Citizens to assess the possibility of asking through the Regional Assembly on the destination of these resources.
"We know from the press that the regional government continues with its procedures to invest these funds, more than 18 million euros from the EU in alleviating traffic, expanding the bike lane network or creating footpaths and squares, but it has not materialized Nothing yet and that is very strange to us, "said the spokesman of Citizens.
Source: Ciudadanos Cartagena