Six days after the 28M election, Carlos Mazón, who leads the Alicante Provincial Assembly and is a candidate for the Generalitat presidency, called an extraordinary plenary session to approve several items, including a tender for the purchase of a historic property in a traditional district. The aim was to establish a dedicated headquarters for the provincial body at a site that resonates with the city’s history. The allocated budget for this initiative stands at 6,703,500 euros, reflecting a deliberate investment in a building with cultural significance and long-standing ties to Elche’s identity.
The loan amendment, already authorized by the committee, will be presented at an extraordinary general meeting scheduled for Monday, 22 May. It provides a dedicated allocation of 6.7 million euros for acquiring the property located in Elche’s traditional historic center. This space is envisioned to serve as the permanent, institutional headquarters of the Provincial Assembly and to function as a cultural hub that strengthens the province’s public presence and administrative coherence within the region.
The project tender will be part of the general meeting agenda, with particular emphasis on selecting a site that not only meets functional requirements but also carries symbolic weight and a sense of continuity with Elche’s heritage. The selection process will consider properties that align with the municipality’s Special Plan for the Conservation of structures and sites, ensuring compatibility with conservation priorities and urban planning constraints.
Officials stressed that the new headquarters would consolidate Diputación’s presence in Elche and its surrounding region by providing a space that is both ceremonial and functional, capable of hosting official events, cultural activities, and civic services. The design options under consideration include historical venues such as the old Capitol Cinema and facilities managed by the CAM Foundation, among others that technicians have identified as meeting the outlined requirements. These possibilities demonstrate a careful balance between preserving architectural heritage and delivering modern institutional functionality.
The bidding process will be conducted through an open competition, guided by a market analysis prepared by a firm registered in the Expert Registry of real estate pricing for tertiary use in Elche. This analysis will help establish the baseline budget and set clear evaluation criteria for the proposals. In line with standard practices, the valuation will also incorporate assessments similar to those used by the Bank of Spain to ensure a robust, transparent approach to asset appraisal and fiscal prudence.
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