He explained that protect this "unique and singular" heritage that distinguishes Murcia from other cities involves "added attraction for tourism"
The candidate for mayor of Murcia by the Popular Party, José Ballesta, announced that one of the first actions will be promoted from the Department of Agriculture and Water, which will be created if elected mayor by the citizens of Murcia, will start up a Hydraulic Protection Plan Heritage Huerta.
"We heard the demands of Murcia and, therefore, our goal is to value and preserve the uniqueness of the canals, reservoirs, water wheels and mills of our Huerta, some of them no longer a visual beauty but ethnographic , incalculable, "said José Ballesta.
"This is a unique legacy, a heritage that comes from many previous generations of Murcia and the current generation has no right to squander, but we must protect and preserve, always in collaboration with the Board of Landowners," he added popular candidate for mayor of Murcia.
Tourist attraction
Also, Ballesta noted that "in addition to the preservation of our roots, is a unique and singular heritage that distinguishes Murcia from other cities, which is an added attraction for tourism in Murcia".
"Keep in mind that many of the historical elements come from the Arabs, who were the ones who designed the whole system of ditches our Huerta and mechanisms for raising water. We're talking about seven centuries of history, together with other values ​​can become an undeniable element of tourist attraction for our city, "said José Ballesta.
A boost to agriculture
Moreover, from the Department of Agriculture and Water is to promote agriculture in the municipality of Murcia.
"It may seem that there is arable areas, but the truth is that there are solutions, and also very important function in many cases, through consolidated in many districts of the municipality cooperatives," said the popular candidate, who also added that "the Murcia area is an engine of job creation and wealth, and we must support him."
Source: Partido Popular de la Región de Murcia