The neighborhood of Santa Lucia de Cartagena has been historically dedicated to the craft of glass
The government delegate in Murcia, Rafael González Tovar, this morning visited the Museum of Glass, located in the neighborhood of Santa Lucia, whose construction has been made possible by state funding amounting to 504,600 euros, from the funds E. State Plan
González Tovar pointed out that during its construction has created a total of 35 jobs, seeing and met several of the objectives of Plan E, which has been to create jobs, boost the local economy and building infrastructure for the use and enjoyment of citizens.
Santa Lucia has traditionally been an area specially dedicated to artisan glass, which is why it was thought appropriate to build a Museum of Glass in this area, so that also serve as a new tourist resort.
The building of high architectural quality, consists of about 600 square meters over two floors and also has spaces for showrooms and workshops.
In addition, another module houses the toilets, stores and offices.
On the other hand, González Tovar said very proud that such facilities have been built in Cartagena thanks to Plan E of the Government of Spain, Cartagena and invited visitors to come to contemplate the historical legacy of a Centennial office, typical of this neighborhood, as is that of the glassmakers.
Finally, the government delegate commented that the town of Cartagena has executed 109 projects under the Plan E, for which it received 59.4 million euros.
Of these 109 projects, 106 have already been paid to the municipality as a whole.
With respect to the data of the whole region, explained that the Government of Spain already has admitted to 383 million euros in the municipal treasury for all municipalities, representing 96 percent of the total to enter.
He also recalled 21,113 contracts have been generated in our region, of which 8215 were newly created.
Source: Delegación del Gobierno en Murcia