Реорганизация района Virgen del Remedio в Аликанте: стартуют работы на сумму 4,5 миллиона евро

Redevelopment of the Virgen del Remedio district in Alicante: €4.5 million worth of works to start

A new stage in the city's transformation: pedestrian zones, a new square and modernization of infrastructure

Date of publication: July 22, 2025
Location: Alicante, Spain

The Municipality of Alicante has launched a tender for the redevelopment of the Virgen del Remedio residential area, part of the ERRP (Residential Redevelopment Planned Programme). The project budget is €4.55 million , co-financed by European funds under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan .

The works will cover the area bounded by the avenues of Pintor Gastón Castelló , Pino Santo and the streets of Villa de Chiva and Ávila . The implementation period is 8 months .

New square and superblocks: priority for pedestrians

The project envisages the creation of a new public square between Villa de Chiva and Granada streets, as well as the formation of two superblocks with pedestrian priority , which will significantly improve safety and comfort of movement.

Will be performed:

  • Reconfiguration of the street network and parking spaces
  • Widening of sidewalks
  • Installation of new city equipment and street lighting with LED lanterns

Inclusion, greening and climate improvements

The project also includes:

  • Routes with universal accessibility
  • New navigation and street furniture , including parking for people with reduced mobility
  • Planting trees and installing flower beds
  • Rainwater collection systems for irrigation
  • Creation of climate zones with drinking fountains

Gender approach and development for all ages

A gender-sensitive approach to the urban environment will be implemented:

  • Removing hidden corners and tight spaces
  • Creation of playgrounds , zones for the elderly (bio-trainers) and calisthenic complexes

Comprehensive transformation of the area

At the same time, a project to reconstruct 264 residential buildings will be launched for a total of 6.9 million euros . As a result, the total investment in the area will amount to almost 11.5 million euros .

“This initiative will change the face of the Virgen del Remedio neighbourhood, creating new public spaces, improving the quality of life and giving the area new momentum,” said Rocío Gómez , urban development councillor.

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