The local governing board of Torrevieja City Council has officially awarded the contract for the completion of the Levante breakwater area and its auxiliary infrastructure. The project has been awarded to CHM Obras e Infraestructuras for a total of 3,580,480 euro, marking an 8.88 per cent reduction from the original tender budget of 3,929,412 euro. This move represents a saving of 348,931 euro for the municipal coffers, all while maintaining the full scope of the planned works.
The project aims to provide the area with the necessary facilities for full functionality. Planned actions include finishing the spaces beneath the access ramp and installing essential systems for electrical distribution, interior and exterior lighting, telecommunications, ventilation, air conditioning, and fire protection. Further improvements include the addition of ornamental fountains, new paving, carpentry, urban amenities, and public restrooms within the port area, completing a strategic move to better integrate the city with the port.
Six specialised companies submitted bids for the public tender. CHM Obras e Infraestructuras secured the contract with the highest overall score of 97.74 points. Other participants included Orthem Servicios y Actuaciones Ambientales, ASCH Infraestructuras y Servicios, TECMO Instalaciones, Obras y Servicios, Construcciones Urdecon, and Gestaser, Obras y Servicios.
Beyond the contract price, the winning bidder has committed to several enhancements. These include extending the warranty period by 45 months, installing a stainless steel mesh to create shaded areas using climbing vegetation, fitting weather-resistant steel railings for additional safety, and installing catenary-suspended LED lighting to improve the ambience and functionality of pedestrian routes.
The contract allows for an eight-month execution period, with the possibility of partial project acceptance to coordinate with other developments currently underway in the port area. The City Council has confirmed this move finalises the comprehensive transformation of the port zone, offering residents and visitors a fully urbanised, accessible and well-equipped environment.
Previous works on the cantilevered walkway of the Levante breakwater to the lighthouse were completed in March at a cost of 6.5 million euro. Meanwhile, an extraordinary governing board meeting last month approved an extension for the construction of the footbridge linking the leisure centre—which opened in mid-June—to the elevated walkway. That project, awarded to Orthem, is now scheduled for completion on 25 November at a cost of 2,630,583 euro.
