Orihuela City Council Acquires New Multifunctional Space

The Orihuela City Council has reached a significant agreement with the Fundació de la Comunitat Valenciana Obra Social Caja Mediterráneo to acquire a historic building located at Loazes Street for €2 million. This strategic purchase aims to provide the municipality with a versatile space in the city center, enabling the administration to expand its services and offer new areas for training, management, and auditoriums.

Building Overview

The new facility boasts a constructed area of 3,085.55 m² and a usable space of 2,675.06 m², spread across five floors along with a basement and ground level. This includes:

• Parking area
• Three storage zones of different sizes
• Two independent offices

Accessibility and Layout

A unique feature of this building is its dual access points from the public street. The main entrance leads to the common lobby from Plaza de Europa, while a secondary access offers entry from the south façade, facilitating simultaneous events and activities.

The northern section of the building contains interconnected training classrooms with an independent internal staircase, creating an optimal learning environment. Conversely, the southern area features an exhibition room spread over two levels, accessible directly from the street, also with its own internal staircase, restrooms, and auxiliary rooms suitable for exhibitions and cultural events.

Auditorium Facilities

Among the exemplary installations within the building are two auditoriums:

This new asset is expected to significantly benefit not only the administration but also the cultural, associative, and business sectors of Orihuela.

Future Plans and Usage

Currently, the City Council is drafting a valuation report regarding the renovation and operational costs for the building, which will be factored into the 2025 budgets. Plans are in place to create a multifunctional center, particularly for the Department of Modernization, which will leverage the building’s technical characteristics to enhance technological improvements and digitalization efforts.

Moreover, an Emergency Coordination space is to be established, equipped with meeting rooms for the CECOPAL (Emergency Coordination Center). This setup will ensure efficient and immediate management of emergency situations.

Additionally, the training classrooms will be utilized by the Department of Promotion, facilitating the development of employment-driven courses and educational programs. The installation of offices for Orihuela Cultural is also anticipated, solidifying this building as a cultural and social hub in Orihuela.

For more detailed information regarding this acquisition, visit the original article on Info Vega Baja.