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The regional government allocated 1.3 million euros for the renovation of the Plaza of Spain of Lorca and his environment (15/07/2009)

Thanks to these works, the Plaza of Spain will triple the space for pedestrians, from 800 m 2 to 2,300.

The start of construction is imminent.

It will begin with the archaeological.

The Minister of Public Works and Planning, José Ballesta, accompanied by the mayor of Lorca, Francisco Jodar, today presented the project to rehabilitate the Plaza of Spain and its environment, the regional government funded EUR 1.3 million through 'conditioning program of public spaces regional architectural interest' in the general direction of Housing and Architecture.

"From the Department working in coordination with the municipalities in the region for the rehabilitation and restoration of historical sites emblematic of the municipalities in order to preserve the regional architectural heritage, which forms part of the identity of all Murcia" said José Ballesta.

Lorca's mayor, Francisco Jodar, stressed the importance of this project, which, as stated "commitment to improve the historic district of our city.

We're not just talking about a work, but the improvement of an area with a double value for all Lorca, on the one hand its relevance as a unique historical and cultural treasure at all levels, and marking another sentimental value Plaza of Spain and its environment, for all the Lorca.

Thanks to these works, the Plaza of Spain will triple its space, from 880 m 2 have to be extended up to 2,300, thus giving the pedestrian the title role. "

This particular project, which is already contracted and covering the historic environment of the Plaza of Spain, which also include the Plaza del Caño and the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga, is listed by the Special Protection Plan and Comprehensive Rehabilitation a Historical Lorca, being a public space of great interest to Lorca.

The proposed action has as main purpose to create a common unifying the whole environment of the Plaza of Spain and Plaza del Caño, thanks to the installation of new granite paving and replacement of street furniture with natural stone benches serve the basis for the new streetlights will be installed to increase lighting in the area, while trees will be planted to provide shade in summer.

In addition, we plan to restructure the traffic areas along the San Patricio carrerón and Chapter Houses and the restoration of the old entrance to the main facade of the Collegiate Church from the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga, which will recover the original distribution.

As explained by the counselor, "these works reordered the affected areas, ensuring a better distribution and use in accordance with the architectural environment in the Plaza of Spain is made up of the Collegiate, the City Council and Chapter Houses, while the Square includes pipe was positive from the Bakers and the old Casa del Corregidor.

All these buildings depict the historic Lorca, a symbol of the rich and varied tastes of the region, which deserves the best solution in terms of urban planning that share common space. "

Preserving monumental Lorca

The current urban settings around the Plaza of Spain began to arise in the sixteenth century, when the city began to expand outside the city walls.

In the eighteenth century completed the steps of the Collegiate Church of San Patricio and added a second body to the building that now houses City Hall, the old jail.

Thus, the Plaza of Spain was set by the City Council and Chapter Houses, the Collegiate and various family homes in addition to the Chapter Houses.

Similarly, the Plaza del Caño began to define their current provision in the sixteenth century, with the granary of the Bakers and the Casa del Corregidor, headquarters today are Municipal Archive and the courts respectively.

In this space, which takes its name from the source that supplied water to the population Lorca, is the front side of City Hall.

"With this action, the regional government supports the preservation of one of the most important monumental environments in the region, in order to provide the best conditions for all Lorca, Murcia and visitors of our unique historical and artistic scenarios, true Murcia reflection of history, "concluded Jose Ballesta.

- NOTES OF INTEREST:

Lead time: four months.

Workers employed to perform the work: 20.

Meters of the performance:

Plaza of Spain, 2,298 meters square.

Plaza del Caño: 639 square meters.

Cardinal Belluga: 834 square meters.

San Patricio: 247 square meters.

Total: 4,018 meters square.

Main actions:

Paving natural stone flooring granite.

Conservation of existing streetlights.

The remaining furniture is new, highlighting the double banks of stone.

Installing storm drain.

The services will be underground pipes.

The Plaza of Spain was declared a historic-artistic by the Decree of 5 March 1964.

In the area there are the City Council, the Courts, the Chamber of Commerce and the Bar Association.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca

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