The initiative, driven by the Urban Planning Department, is part of the Monte de San Miguel Urban Belt project and covers an approximate area of 2,590 square meters in the historic center of Orihuela. The project aims to renovate this public space by improving its accessibility, reorganizing seating areas, and modernizing its infrastructure.
A key element of the intervention will be the creation of a single-level platform, bringing the square and the section of Calle Hospital to the same height, eliminating curbs and unevenness to facilitate pedestrian traffic and remove architectural barriers. This will involve a comprehensive renewal of the pavements with universal accessibility criteria.
The works also include the installation of a new inclusive children's play area, the rearrangement of seating spaces, and the placement of new urban furniture. Additionally, green areas will be expanded, and a new automated irrigation system will be installed.
The project further includes the renovation of public lighting with high-energy efficiency LED technology, as well as the improvement and renewal of existing infrastructure and service pipelines within the operational area.
The reurbanization will also enhance the pedestrian connection between the Plaza de la Salud and the Rubalcava Palace and its surrounding public facilities, through a new configuration of this historic area.
