The Valencia City Council has initiated the procedures for the restoration of the Central Market's roof, one of the city's most emblematic buildings. The project for the study and repair of detected pathologies, such as oxidation, water leaks, damaged tiles, and gutter deficiencies, has been awarded. This action, with a budget of 58,981.45 euros for the technical phase, aims to conduct a complete X-ray of the roof to plan future works.
The study, which will last seven months, will analyze both the interior (intrados) and exterior (extrados) of the roof. The objective is to precisely locate the damage, assess its extent, and determine the most suitable technical solution for each problem, thus avoiding partial interventions. Oxidized parts, water entry points, deteriorated tiles, and deficient gutters will be reviewed.
This preliminary phase is crucial for subsequently tendering the material works. The conservation of the Central Market, declared a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC), is of great importance due to its heritage value and intense commercial activity. The intervention is planned considering the characteristics of a protected building.
This roof intervention is in addition to other planned improvements for the market's exterior. The City Council is also preparing the cleaning and maintenance of the facades, with a total investment of 835,915 euros. This second project includes the repair or replacement of slats, glass, stained glass, ceramic pieces, stone, and mortars.
The mayor of Valencia, María José Catalá, has highlighted the importance of the Central Market as "an icon, a spectacular jewel of the city." Both interventions, although different, share the goal of reinforcing the conservation of this valuable property. Once the roof study is completed, the final economic scope of the works to protect this heritage and commercial jewel will be known.
