New Local Police station approved for central Torrevieja

Torrevieja’s governing board has given the go-ahead for the basic and execution project to adapt a new local police station in the urban centre of Torrevieja, situated at number 17 Calle Joaquín Chapaprieta, between Calle Ramón Gallud and Caballero de Rodas.

The project has a planned duration of four months and a base execution budget of 785,105 euro. Federico Alarcón, the council secretary, stated that the new facility aims to reinforce citizen security and increase preventive police presence in a high-traffic area of Torrevieja with significant commercial activity and pedestrian concentration. The location will provide enhanced police coverage in the city centre, the port area, and the seafront promenades throughout the year.

Regarding criticism over the rental cost of almost 300,000 euro until 2032, the Torrevieja City Council emphasised that the site was chosen for its strategic location, backed by municipal technical reports and the local police department. The council noted that the venue will facilitate officer deployment and offer a closer service in an area of high residential, commercial, administrative, tourist, and leisure activity in Torrevieja.

Despite the investment in the building, which is now out to tender, the Torrevieja City Council confirmed that the structure is in good condition, meaning no changes will be made to its volume, height, or built area. The works will focus on interior reorganisation, adapting spaces, renovating facilities, and adding necessary equipment. The project will also allow for the optimisation of municipal police resources in Torrevieja and free up space in the main facilities to accommodate a growing staff.

The building spans a total constructed area of 735.65 square metres across a basement, ground floor, and first floor, with clear separation between public and operational areas. Works will involve interior dismantling, demolition of partitions and wall coverings, and the construction of new enclosures. Additionally, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, data, and security systems will be fully updated, alongside new furniture, lockers, and a graphic treatment for the facade. Alarcón concluded that the new facilities in Torrevieja will provide officers with suitable workspaces and offer citizens a more accessible police service.