They rehabilitated the water wheels to revive the rural tourism in Alicante

These constructions are a test of the Islamic settlement occupied the Vega Baja del Segura River for centuries, although the ashlars that today hold the two wheels are dated in the 18th century. Currently, these elements which a day were used to carry water from one place to another, are useless. The lack of activity and the passage of time have deteriorated the water wheels.

Thus, both the Mayor and the judge considered that recovery of these water wheels would serve as attraction for tourists who prefer the field to the beach. This proposals was raised by one and on the other during the meeting held yesterday in order to sign ideas in this regard.

For its part, Abbey suggested that rehabilitation of the water wheels should have added the empowerment of a recreational area that encourages visitors to stay to enjoy the armaos huerta. Meanwhile, the Mayor pointed out that the new General Plan for urban management (PGOU) will cover the necessary protection to ensure the survival of the twin water wheels.

Sanitation

In some rural areas of Orihuela, waste networks go to irrigation canals that carry the water to the crops. The current Government has installed sewage networks flowing into sewage. According to Lorente, this commitment is fulfilled by 96%, while the Mayor wants to reach 100%.

Also, Lorente said that it will give greater prominence to the Department of agriculture, and will create the table of the farmers. "When we talk about agriculture, one of the major problems is the generation gap," said Lorente, who said that to avoid the abandonment of the orchard, young farmers should have the necessary tools to move forward. In addition, to safeguard small farms that stretch along the municipal term, the Mayor opted for grouping them into cooperatives.