The 'president' of the Generalitat, Juanfran Pérez Llorca, has defended the need to "be close to farmers and irrigators in order to respond to their concerns and needs" and "work on them," as well as to promote "improvements to water infrastructure."
These statements were made during his visit to the Privative Court of Waters of Callosa de Segura (Alicante), where he was accompanied by the minister of Agriculture, Water, Livestock and Fisheries, Miguel Barrachina. In a statement, the Consell stressed that it is "an institution that represents a form of government that is close and participatory for a shared asset such as water."
In this context, the 'president' told the members of the entity that the Generalitat will "accelerate" the declaration of the Court as a Site of Cultural Interest. He also highlighted the contribution of the irrigators, "whose experience must take a central place in decision-making, since they know better than any administration the needs of their plots, the operation of the irrigation ditches, and maintenance work."
As a specific example, he cited the use of regenerated waters coming from the Wastewater Treatment Plant (EDAR) in Callosa de Segura "to increase supply for irrigation, an initiative requested by the Privative Court," as the Valencian government indicated.
During his remarks, Llorca emphasized the importance of "planning, investment, coordination between administrations, and ongoing dialogue with those who work daily with water." Along these lines, he demanded "that repairs to the Tajo-Segura canal be carried out immediately and with an works schedule using strictly technical criteria."
Institutional visit in Callosa de Segura
Pérez Llorca kicked off his institutional schedule in Callosa de Segura with a working meeting at the City Hall together with the mayor, Juan Antonio Franco, and the municipal corporation, at which various issues affecting the municipality were discussed.
At the meeting, topics related to sport, education, health, social services, and other infrastructure considered strategic for the present and future development of this Alicante town "that contribute to the well-being of residents," according to the Generalitat, were addressed.
Likewise, the request from the City Council has been analyzed to ask the Government Delegation for a "reinforcement" of the personnel of the Security forces and units in Callosa de Segura, as the regional executive has specified.
Finally, the 'president', who has visited the facilities of the El Palmeral football ground, has said that they are collaborating with the town council "to strengthen the municipality's sports facilities".