The mayor visited this morning the refurbishment of this central plaza which will be chaired by the statue of Isidoro Maiquez and explain both Cartagena and tourists once part of the Roman Forum
After visit and see first hand the remodeling of the Plaza San Francisco, the Mayor, Pilar Barreiro, said that they go along, and to be finished by the deadline, that is, for the month of November.
Accompanying Barreiro have been municipal spokesman, Jose Cabezas, and the mayors of Planning, Infrastructure and Decentralization, Joaquin Mowing, Francisco Espejo and Ángel Nicolás Bernal, respectively.
Its implementation, aimed at integrating this central square in the life of the city as a new large pedestrian zone, in the words of the mayor, also involves installation central one side terrace bar a point of attraction.
Barreiro also announced that are currently being developed fiscal measures to encourage new businesses opening in the underside of the area around the Plaza de San Francisco, with the idea that character recuporar Cartagena Plaza Mayor.
The works undertaken also include the creation of a single surface, at the same level, to the buildings in the area, providing pedestrian access.
Regarding the enhancement of its heritage and tourist attraction is the statue of the presiding Isidoro Maiquez the square, in one of his headers.
In the other, will be placed a reproduction of Augustus, published in its surroundings, more specifically in the Cuesta Master French, and whose original is currently on display at the Teatro Romano.
This responds to a reason, said Barreiro: Cartagena and explain to tourists that once this place was the Roman Forum.
For this reason, also provide information panels, while the firm, different colors drawn the Forum and the Walk of Columns.
READY FOR EVENTS AND MARKETS
Future Plaza de San Francisco also feature a ring of electricity and water services, as underlined Francisco Espejo.
This has been placed shots on the perimeter and in the center of the square which will facilitate you when there is an event like markets or install the Christmas Crib no longer have to have generators.
The mayor also pointed out that the works undertaken supposed the transfer of three ficus, and that the budget is EUR 1,700,000 square and its implementation has been uneven to hydraulic works, replacement of water networks and sewerage connections in adjacent streets.
Cartagena is a Mediterranean city and therefore, the City Council that citizens want to return to go out and enjoy their city, the mayor stressed.
And, this project began with the pedestrian axis Cartagena Harbour Plaza de Spain, answered, in the words of Barreiro, the road map of the Old Town of Cartagena designed by the La Caixa Foundation developed 1996.
DISTRICT OF ENTREPRENEURS
In response to questions referred by reporters on future remodeling of another Caco Square Historic la Merced and future entrepreneurs neighborhood, the mayor said that is a novel idea that i will implement the new concept of industrial estate in urban areas, favoring the generation of wealth through the development of ideas and knowledge.
ARRIVAL OF AVE A CARTAGENA
Arrive by the deadline foreseen for 2016.
Ă â° hese were the words of Barreiro in relation to the arrival of the high speed train to the port city, who has stressed that the works of Murcia rhythmic go to Cartagena.
It has again highlight the importance of the AVE to Cartagena.
And, it is necessary not only for the promotion of tourism, but also for the creation of the Puerto Home.
We need a fast and agile with Barajas, Span's main airport to and with the center of Spain, where they are campaigning to promote the city.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena