Beja. Protest to “show that this part of the country there” – Renaissance

Beja. Protest to "show that this part of the country there" – Renaissance

Concentration calls for the completion of road accessibility of the region, in particular the works of IP8 and IP2. Protest is scheduled for this Friday in the parking area of ​​the city park, the entrance of Beja.

“There are two fundamental lines of communication for development”, underlines the Renaissance John Rocha, the mayor of Beja and the Intermunicipal Community of the Lower Alentejo (cymbal).

With the municipalities are, among others, the businessmen in the region, the regional entity Alentejo Tourism and the different political forces. With one voice ask the government, similar to what was done with the Marão tunnel, that “find a solution” to the road access in support of development.

And when it comes to regional development, the forces of the lower Alentejo refer to the importance of connection to Spain and Europe, the profitability of the Beja airport, the tourism potential that the region has or opportunities irrigated.

“We are in an area of ​​over one hundred thousand hectares of irrigated land, an area that can produce a lot and of great importance for the country, so it is critical to have good roads. If they do not exist, our products are not sold. Also for those who want to invest here will not do so in view of the disastrous state of IP8 and IP2, “adds John Rocha.

The mayor recalls that “has been spending a lot of money in these works” which is “a waste” so it is “necessary that the works will be completed.”

Furthermore, stresses the president of cymbal there is also concern about road safety ie “we are talking about serious accidents could be avoided.”

“We want to show that this part of the country there is” reinforces the mayor of Beja that appeals to the entire district population to join the protest in a day of fighting that prosecutors called “We exist, we require. ”

The protest is scheduled for this Friday, from 9:30 in the different counties, with a planned merger to 11.00 in Beja Industrial Park followed by a parade of cars to the city park where they will be parked.