During this winter we have not hibernated, we have worked hard to prevent the further degradation and destruction of Radio Liberty, and to disseminate and preserve its natural, historical and archaeological values.
We want to celebrate with you the success of 4 important challenges:
RESTORATION OF THE MEDIEVAL PALS FISHING VILLAGE
Thanks to Salvem Platja de Pals, together with Cercle Català d'Història (CCH), we have disclosed the importance of the Medieval Mora Tower and the adjacent archaeological site of the old fishing village built between the 13th and 18th centuries in the area of Radio Liberty and alerted about its current degree of degradation, a group that was listed as a Cultural Asset of National Interest (BCIN) more than 72 years ago.
According to Law 9/1993 on Catalan Cultural Heritage, the administration is obliged to preserve the site and, for this reason, the Generalitat and the Council have just committed to its restoration by contributing € 50,000 and € 13,000 respectively.
NEW RADIO LIBERTY ENCLOSURES
Over the past year, Radio Liberty's central office building has been the scene of vandalism acts and illegal parties. The poor condition of the facilities can lead to serious accidents for visitors, as well as further degradation of the natural, historical and archaeological values that should be protected.
It has been decided to act more effectively by temporarily closing the accesses to the upper floors of this building.
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF THE LOW COMBUSTIBILITY STRIP AT RADIO LIBERTY
The abandonment of the facilities and the natural site for 15 years has negatively impacted the natural, historical, and archaeological values of Radio Liberty. This site is located within the Natural Park. Since 2006, it has not received any protection or surveillance and still has no management plan approved. With the opening of a new path that facilitates access to the beach, there has been a very significant increase in the number of people, visitors, and acts of vandalism.
For this reason, the Park, along with several rural agents and SEPRONA, have delimited the area. Furthermore, they have created low-combustibility strips to reduce the risk of forest fires. At the same time, they have cordoned off the access path and posted signs prohibiting free movement.
INSTALLATION OF AN ANTENNA SECTION OF RADIO LIBERTY
The Town Hall preserves fragments of the old Radio Liberty antennas. Objects from this station of historical and technological value are also preserved, scattered around the world. For example, at the MoMA Museum in New York, in the archives of Radio Nacional de España in Sant Cugat and Madrid, or in various private collections.
The Town Council has decided to install a stretch of antenna on one of the roundabouts closest to the old transmitter, opposite Torre Mora. We hope this will be the first step towards publicising the surprising history of Radio Liberty, as well as its archaeological remains and natural values. This can be achieved through a new Research and Education Centre. Furthermore, it is necessary to restore the dune and wetland habitats, and create clearly defined trails and observation points.
BUT MUCH MORE REMAINS TO BE DONE
The threats do not end here: the impact of the devastating urbanism in Pals Beach and the construction of the future Tramuntana offshore wind farm in the sea, froces us us to continue fighting.
Your help encourage us to defend the area against these new dangers that are awakening.
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