This will be the future building of the Justice City of Alicante
In his first general policy address, the Generalitat president, Ximo Puig, laid out a series of key announcements touching the province of Alicante. The focus was on infrastructure investments and projects scheduled to unfold in the final year of his term. While some initiatives were already on the radar, Puig revealed fresh developments and also accelerated others that were previously planned but not yet underway. A central element of the plan involves substantial funding for judicial infrastructure, signaling a clear commitment to Alicante’s legal and civic framework.
One major commitment is a 100 million euro investment under the Judicial Infrastructure Plan. This money is earmarked for the construction of Alicante’s new City of Justice and the rehabilitation of the headquarters of the High Court (TSJ). The project underscores a decade-long push to modernize court facilities and streamline administrative workflows, aiming to improve access to justice for residents and businesses alike.
Beyond judicial facilities, the plan outlines the creation of three new educational centers focused on vocational training. These campuses will be established in Alicante, Elche, and Dénia, expanding opportunities for practical, career-oriented education in the region. Alongside these, significant strides are anticipated in the Digital Zone, including the completion of a new headquarters in the port of Alicante. That site already hosts seven national and international companies, signaling growing digital and economic activity in the area.
The initiatives also include notable technological investments. The province will receive six million euros in pre-allocated federal funds dedicated to two projects: a center for enabling technologies in Elche and a momentum hub designed for companies that rely on artificial intelligence. This emphasis on AI infrastructure aims to boost innovation, attract talent, and create a stronger ecosystem for startup and corporate activity in the region.
With these investments, the goal is to consolidate Alicante’s public and private sector innovation ecosystem, reinforcing the area as a center for technology and entrepreneurship. The announcements also carry political weight, signaling the Generalitat’s intention to position Alicante as a future electoral seat for the regional government. Efforts are framed as decentralization that broadens opportunities across all regions of the country, a move the president described as responsive to Spain’s broader needs, with a nod to reducing geographic disparities and enabling balanced growth across communities.
Alongside economic and technology-oriented measures, the policy package includes social protections and public safety improvements. Puig announced the opening of a new office to handle complaints of sexist violence in Alicante in the near term, joining similar offices already operating in Valencia and Castellón. This step forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen protections for vulnerable populations and ensure accessible channels for reporting and support.
Another notable project highlighted during the policy address is the ambitious state initiative known as the City of Light. During the discussion, Puig also noted that film studio projects in the region have begun to recover from past setbacks. The studios are now positioned to host filming sessions again, moving from a period of disruption to a thriving creative economy that supports local talent and production networks. This development is framed as proof of a broader business fabric taking shape and as evidence of renewed momentum in the regional film and media sector.
The opponent to these plans is not merely budgetary concerns but the practical challenge of coordinating multiple projects across sectors. Still, the overarching tone of the presentation was constructive, emphasizing results, timely execution, and the long-term benefits of a more diversified, innovative Alicante. The presented plan demonstrates a unified approach to infrastructure, education, digital economy, and social safeguards, all aimed at raising the standard of living while strengthening the province’s capacity to attract investment, talent, and enterprise. It reflects a broader vision for the Valencian Community and for Spain, where decentralization and regional empowerment are pivotal to achieving resilient economic growth and a more inclusive development model.