The Catalan Government recently declared the future Barcelona Campus Clínic a project of general interest. This move aims to eliminate bureaucratic obstacles and accelerate its construction. This strategic decision also helps acquire land from the Universitat de Barcelona for 135.25 million euros. It paves the way for a major healthcare and research hub.
This declaration grants the Campus Clínic priority processing for essential permits, including connections to the electrical grid. Such high-power infrastructure is critical for the advanced medical and research facilities planned for the site. Conseller de la Presidència, Albert Dalmau, stated, "It is a message of confidence that the Government will do everything possible for Trueta and Clínic to become a reality."
The new status also changes the land's classification from sports equipment to allow for hospital development. Additionally, the Government will ratify the de-designation of these Universitat de Barcelona properties. This enables their transfer to the Generalitat.
Beyond urban planning, the Campus Clínic project has advanced. A preliminary announcement for an international design competition was recently published. This formal step details the upcoming official call for proposals, expected in September, aiming to attract architects and engineers globally. The winning team, chosen after two elimination phases, will secure a contract worth nearly 134 million euros, with the winner announced during the first quarter of 2028.
Transforming Barcelona's Diagonal Entry
The future Campus de Salut Clínic - Universitat de Barcelona will also bring a significant urban transformation to the upper Diagonal area. This large-scale remodelling includes plans to redesign Barcelona's access via the Diagonal, improving connections between the Catalan capital, Esplugues de Llobregat, and L'Hospitalet de Llobregat. The project aims to remove the existing flyover, known locally as the "escalèxtric," which currently marks the city's entrance from the B-23 motorway. This change will create a more welcoming gateway to Barcelona.
Girona's New Healthcare Campus Advances
Meanwhile, the new Campus Salut in Girona, which will replace the current Hospital Josep Trueta, also saw significant progress last week. Infraestructures.cat awarded the architectural project to the joint venture UTE Pinearq, SLP & Brullet de Luna i Associats i SLP & PEGI Engineering, SL. This consortium previously won the ideas competition for the project. The same team has a strong track record, having developed projects like Hospital del Mar, the Bellvitge expansion, Hospital Quironsalud Barcelona, and the Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona.
The Girona design features a large interior promenade, or "rambla," serving as the main circulation axis. This central feature will organise access to different areas and connect various entrances through landscaped zones. These green spaces will incorporate Mediterranean plants, chosen for their suitability in managing water resources.
Strategic Regional Investment
These two projects represent strategic investments in Catalonia's healthcare infrastructure. By streamlining bureaucratic processes, the Government aims to ensure the timely development of modern medical facilities. Both the Barcelona Campus Clínic and the Girona Campus Salut are set to enhance healthcare services and research capabilities across the region.
The acceleration of these major healthcare and urban development projects signals a strong commitment from the Catalan Government to modernise critical infrastructure. Residents in Barcelona and Girona can expect improved medical facilities and significant urban enhancements in the coming years.
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