Alicante Provincial Council Directly Participates in Plan + Cerca: 30 Million Aid
A recent sight at Alicante Station Street shows the County Council building wrapped with temporary fencing at the entrance. The measure was necessary after root intrusion from the monumental ficus trees planted near the front of the property began to compromise the structure. Officials estimate that the Provincial Palace will be under construction around Holy Week to address these root-related concerns. Alongside the fencing, restoration work is underway to repair cracks and leaks on the entrance portico, including the terrace outside the president Toni Perez office.
The architectural department of the provincial institution is drafting a detailed restoration plan for the fencing. Once completed, the plan will be presented to Alicante City Council and relevant municipal authorities for approval. Those responsible for heritage authorization will need to review the project through their autonomous powers. The work will involve repairing and replacing sections of collapsed fencing, and there is discussion about using micropile supports to stabilize a wall connected to the existing fence. This approach would enhance the stability of the historic ashlar masonry without compromising the surrounding trees.
In alignment with Plan + Cerca, the project emphasizes careful handling of the landscape. The fence components will be dismantled, cataloged, restored, and reassembled on site following a precise layout plan. The process is designed to avoid any impact on the mature trees. A multidisciplinary team, including architectural specialists and agricultural engineers, is actively involved. Municipal technicians have been consulted in several meetings to gather input and pursue solutions that permit fence restoration without disrupting the trees.
Current restoration work on the Provincial Palace portico is progressing and is anticipated to conclude by the end of next October. The total investment for this phase exceeds 48,000 euros. Reported issues include structural deformations in beams, plaster and ceiling cracks, and moisture intrusion through cracks and crevices. Stakeholders note that these improvements will safeguard the historic facade while maintaining the integrity of the surrounding green spaces.
Citations: Provincial authorities confirm the collaboration with municipal bodies and the architectural team as part of the broader heritage preservation initiative. Updates on the project are expected to be released by the end of the year to reflect ongoing progress and any adjustments to timelines or scope.