The technical visit was attended by the fourth deputy mayor, Luis García Millán, and technicians from the City Council's Projects Office. The works, carried out by the Jaén-based company Vialterra, have a total investment of 3,094,000 euros, financed by European EDIL funds from the Spanish Government.
The mayor highlighted the pace of the work and the effort being made to meet deadlines, announcing that work will be intensified in the coming weeks, including additional shifts, to speed up execution.
Millán emphasized that the renovation goes beyond aesthetic renewal, focusing on replacing old installations and service networks. "It will be new not only in the aesthetic part that we all see, but also in the entire services section, which was crucial to prevent future damage," he stated. The reform will allow for the renewal of sanitation and supply networks that had not undergone comprehensive intervention for decades, providing essential public services under the best possible conditions.
For his part, Luis García Millán explained that the design aims to create a more pleasant square prepared for citizen enjoyment, featuring fountains, pergolas for shade, and trees to provide a green, garden-like freshness, especially considering Jaén's high summer temperatures.
García Millán also highlighted the potential economic impact of the renovation, noting that the square will be a legacy to make the city more attractive and enhance the commercial environment.
Municipal architect Jon Caño detailed that at least half of the renovation work involves dismantling obsolete installations, some around 50 years old, which were causing problems for residents and businesses. The sanitation network, main city water supply lines, telephone, and electricity networks are being renewed. "We are essentially renovating the square for the next 50 years from below the surface, in what is not visible," Caño explained, stressing that the infrastructure renewal is as important as the visible outcome.
