A painting with the image of Rosa Rosado Quintero printed on a large scale received each of the inhabitants of Valencia de Jesús who accompanied the beginning of the project to optimize the aqueduct of this district of Valledupar, which the deceased journalist promoted from inside the departmental administration and that, without a doubt, was supported by the more than 3,200 inhabitants of the population, who lack a service worthy of an aqueduct.
During this event full of different emotions, the Government of Cesar remembered Rosado Quintero, who held the position of press chief, and on several occasions approached the governor and other cabinet colleagues to ask for water for Valencia.
Emilio Ávila Marriaga, president of the association of users of home public services of Valencia de Jesús (Acuaval), said that carrying out this project was not easy, “but thanks to the political will of the Government of Cesar it could be possible, this is no longer possible.” It is a project but a reality. Today we are laying the first stone in our township, thanks to the request of Rosa Rosado, who made it known that Valencia de Jesús existed. In a special way I want to thank Luis Alberto Monsalvo and Cielo Gnecco for their political will to give priority to this district.”
Álvaro Rosado, brother of ‘Ocha’, thanked the Cesar administration for this posthumous tribute made to his sister in the land of their ancestors.
Pointing to the image installed behind the main table, Álvaro indicated that “that woman who is there approached Governor Luis Alberto Monsalvo Gnecco, Andrés Meza, and Lina Prado, so that this project could become a reality. The governor likes that people live well in the townships, especially with water, which is vital. Today you are doing something that we asked for and no one had said yes, fortunately we found a Government that today tells us that this is a fact. Thank you because I know that in the townships they are working for the needs they have.”
For his part, Andrés Meza, governor of Cesar, told the public that “what is going to be achieved with this project is impressive. Having the advantage today of a water treatment plant, sand trap, optimization of the adduction line, storage tank, more than 7,500 linear meters of networks, more than 6,800 meters of the conduction line, 745 micrometers, with that we will guarantee the continuity of water 24 hours a day, additionally we will guarantee the quality of water so that it is suitable for human consumption, in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health; We are going to expand coverage from 80% to 97%. This is a commitment to the rural area and this is what Luis Alberto Monsalvo Gnecco proposed, the 165 towns of Cesar today have investment.”
After these words, the first pipe that will be part of the distribution networks contemplated in the optimization of the Valencia de Jesús aqueduct was buried, in which more than $5,999 million will be invested, financed 100% by the Government of Cesar.
Complement for the church
Likewise, during Jesús’ recent visit to Valencia, the Government of Cesar gave the chapel of this district 50 benches, which generate capacity for 300 people, for the greater comfort of locals and foreigners who attend the Eucharists in said temple. are carried out.
José Aníbal Oñate Morales, president of the board of directors of the brotherhood of Jesús Nazareno, expressed his gratitude for the contributions he has received to the Valencia de Jesús church: last December its restoration and this Thursday new benches that will replace others that already They were deteriorated by the passage of time and constant use.
For his part, Richard Beleño Paba, parish priest of this church, thanked the departmental administration for its commitment to the township, “this is a town that is worth showing not only in religious and cultural matters, but also in the kindness and affection of its people.” people”.
It should be noted that the Valencia de Jesús church is a national monument. It was built in the year 1700, that is, it is 323 years old. The conservation work carried out there by the Government of Cesar will allow it to continue standing for many more years.
