He Astillero Town Hallin collaboration with the Villaescusawill launch the project of the Morero Greenwaya green corridor that will connect both municipalities, from Orconera to the Cabárceno Nature Park. The route, which recovers the old Orconera railway line, seeks to revitalize this historic infrastructure, offering a cycle and pedestrian path that promotes sustainable mobility and ecological tourism.
He Mayor of Astillero, Javier Fernández Soberónhas highlighted the relevance of the project: “We are recovering an important part of our industrial heritage, transforming it into a green infrastructure that will serve both for the leisure of our neighbors and to boost economic activity and tourism“. And he has also highlighted the cooperation with Villaescusa in this “ambitious project” that highlights the legacy of the region, since it includes the recovery of loading docks, railway bridges and other elements of the old Orconera railway, which was in operation between 1894 and 1968.
Additionally, they will be placed information panels along the route to highlight the historical importance of the railway in the industrial development of the areahas reported the Astillero City Council in a statement. The technical inspections have been carried out with the support of technicians from Greenways of the Spanish Railways Foundationand historical orthoimages have been used, which has allowed the original route to be traced “with great precision.”
The new greenway will serve as recreation space and will also promote alternative mobility, providing cyclists and pedestrians with a “direct route through unique landscapes” that connect the natural environment of Shipyard with Obregón. For its part, the mayor of Villanueva, Constantino Fernándezhas pointed out that this initiative is “a key step towards a more sustainable future” for the municipality: “With this project we reaffirm our commitment to sustainable development, while reinforcing the identity of Villaescusa and Astillero as references in the preservation of their heritage and in promoting healthy lifestyles.
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