The Federation of Public and Auxiliary Works of Alicante Province (FOPA) has recognized the projects executed by the Valencian Government on Alicante's TRAM Line 9 with the award for Best Public Work of Alicante Province 2025. The accolades highlight the technical uniqueness, construction complexity, and significant economic and social impact of the projects.
In the category of Best Environmental Integration, Sustainability, and Respect for the Environment, the winning project was the execution of the Via Verde de La Pedrera (Greenway of La Pedrera) in the city of Alicante. Additionally, the jury granted a Special Mention to the work of Reurbanization of the Explanada Promenade, Phase III, in Alicante, and the Public Choice Award to the social housing building at Puerta Grande in Alicante.
The award for Best Public Work was accepted by the managing director of FGV, Alfonso Novo, at an event held at the Auditorium of the Provincial Council of Alicante (ADDA), which was also attended by the Minister of Economy, Finance, and Public Administration, José Antonio Rovira. The awarded works, promoted by FGV, had a budget exceeding 15 million euros.
The new viaduct over the Algar river in Altea, executed by Pavasal, measures 226 meters in length and six meters in width. The original bridge, from 1913-1915, has been adapted as a pedestrian walkway. The Mascarat viaduct, executed by the UTE CHM Obras e Infraestructuras-TECSA, is a metal structure measuring 43.20 meters in length. Both projects, completed between Altea and Calpe in 14 months, finalize the renovation of Line 9.
