10.7 million euros to transform La Oliva, the biggest municipal investment ever

The planned investments include €4.4 million for pavements and sidewalks in Corralejo and Lajares, €0.5 million for the Vallebrón Cultural Center, €2.8 million for accessibility in Corralejo and El Cotillo, €250,000 for fiber‑optic networks in dispersed settlements, and €1.4 million for the municipal pool… The Municipal Transformation Plan has been processed through the Town Hall’s European Funds Office and will run until 2029.

The Town Hall of La Oliva will continue, throughout 2026, the Municipal Transformation Plan, a programme backed by €10.7 million up to 2029—the biggest grant ever obtained in the municipality’s history, according to the council itself. The funding comes from external resources provided by the Ministry of Urban Agenda of the Spanish Government together with the municipality’s own financial planning.

As the Town Hall explained in a press release, the plan will enable actions in accessibility, infrastructure modernisation, sustainability and digitalisation, aiming to move the municipality toward a more modern, inclusive and sustainable future. The funds were secured by the Department of Economy and Finance, headed by Juan José Rodríguez, through work carried out by the European Funds Office.

Works Spread Across the Whole Municipality

Among the projects listed by the council are:

• Remodelling of the Vallebrón Cultural Center (€475,076).
• Paving and sidewalk upgrades in Corralejo, Lajares and other settlements, as well as the removal of architectural barriers on Galicia Street, with an investment exceeding €4.4 million.
• Improving accessibility on Juan Carlos I Avenue and several zones of El Cotillo, costing more than €2.8 million.
• Implementation of the second municipal paving plan, funded with €1.2 million.

Digital and Technological Modernisation

The plan also foresees digital and technological upgrades, such as:

• Updating the municipal register (€52,000).
• Installing LED signage (€100,000).
• Laying fiber‑optic cables in dispersed settlements (€250,000).

Energy and Sustainability

In the energy and sustainability arena, the council intends to:

• Install solar‑thermal energy systems and renovate the Corralejo pool (€1.39 million).
• Boost energy efficiency in municipal football fields (€2.32 million).
• Renew public lighting on Juan Carlos I Avenue (€492,750).

“An Integrated Strategy, Not Just Isolated Interventions”

Mayor Isaí Blanco declared:

“This plan will be a decisive step to transform our municipality with a forward‑looking vision. We are not talking about isolated interventions, but an integrated strategy that will improve the lives of our residents, focusing on accessibility, sustainability and local economic development.”

Finance councilor Juan José Rodríguez added:

“It will be a historic investment, meticulously phased and responsibly financed. Thanks to the secured funds and rigorous management, we will be able to carry out projects that have been demanded for years.”

First deputy mayor Julio Santana noted:

“The acquisition of these funds follows work that began in the previous term, when we committed to seek any grant from other institutions to carry out such important works for our municipality.”

According to the Town Hall, some works already began in 2025—particularly those related to accessibility and paving—and will be rolled out gradually until 2029. The 2026‑2027 period will prioritise major paving and accessibility projects, while 2028‑2029 will focus on energy sustainability and the modernisation of sports and cultural facilities.

The council concluded its statement by positioning the investment and the external funding as two essential pillars for moving toward “a balanced and sustainable growth model, oriented toward the social and economic development of the municipality.”