Mercalicante has approved a comprehensive urban renewal initiative along the main avenue inside warehouses 1 and 2 of the food cluster. The project involves an investment of 128,000 euros aimed at upgrading a key stretch of road to improve both practicality and visual appeal for the district.
The plan introduces an additional traffic lane to enhance mobility and safety for slower vehicles, including forklifts that operate within the cluster facilities. It also calls for a full refresh of pavement surfaces and the installation of new features designed to bolster pedestrian safety for everyone traversing the area, from workers to visitors. The changes are intended to streamline flows and reduce conflicts between pedestrians and industrial traffic in the food park.
During the execution phase, a replacement wall will be installed to create a green barrier between the forklift lane and the sidewalk, improving safety for all who pass through the food park. Urban amenities, such as benches and other street furniture, will be added to enhance the street environment for workers and guests alike, contributing to a more welcoming and functional public realm.
A visual concept of Mercalicante’s sidewalk renovation is shared as part of the project presentation to stakeholders and the community. This imagery helps illustrate how the redesigned pedestrian zone will harmonize with the industrial setting while elevating user experience. [Source: Mercalicante planning documentation]
Tendering also includes converting four parking spaces to accommodate electric vehicles, with charging points planned so users can recharge their cars on site. Construction is scheduled to begin in October and run through December, with 2023 as the target completion window in line with local planning timelines and budget cycles. [Public works schedule and budget disclosures]
investment bet
The general manager of Mercalicante, Dolores Mejía, highlighted the ongoing commitment to reinvest in the food cluster. A portion of profits will be plowed back into updates and modernization of facilities, with the goal of continually improving service quality and reliability for everyone who uses the site. This approach reflects a long-term strategy to sustain operational excellence and community value, aligning with regional economic development goals. [Corporate statements]
Mercalicante boosted its turnover by 6.9% to 2.86 million euros
Project partners include the City Council of Alicante and Mercasa. The first eight months of the year showed a profit of 265,287 euros, marking a 29% increase over the same period last year. In the previous year, the net business figure stood at 1.89 million euros.
From January to August, a total of 191.5 million units of fruit, vegetables, potatoes, meat, and fish were handled within the wholesale market area and the facility’s ancillary activities, establishing Mercalicante as a leading food distributor in the province. These figures underscore strong regional demand and the facility’s role in stabilizing supply chains for local producers and buyers. [Financial reports]
DIA will create an online order platform for Mercalicante
The Mercalicante site spans 135,000 square meters of land with a built area of 48,700 square meters and hosts around a hundred companies within its facilities. The development supports a diverse range of food-sector operations, from wholesale distribution to support services for tenants and logistics partners, reinforcing Alicante’s position in regional food logistics. [Site overview]