The Department of Planning and Sustainable Development reported that the refurbishment of the Plaza de la Balsa Vieja begin after Easter, so the traditional events held at the Plaza will develop normally.
This work was funded by the Local Investment Fund and valued at 700,000 euros, will reshape the look and functionality of the city center.
The project, which was chosen through a contest of ideas, corresponded with the slogan: "Solisombra", the team formed by Enrique Mínguez Martínez, María Vera Moure, Emin Engin Kemik, Aurora Domínguez Martínez, Diego Garcia and Jesus Garcia Meseguer sources.
With this work, we will restrict the space into two zones, one more openly linked to the use of adjacent buildings and an area for vegetation.
Among these areas, among which are large shadows, it will enable a plant discovered in which to hold cultural and leisure activities.
In addition, there will be a ramp that connects the square is the Temple of Santa Eulalia to the square of the Old Balsa allowing access from the center to persons with reduced mobility, among other innovations among which a pergola for shade , glass screens decorated with natural elements and playgrounds.
