The works on the Marbella lighthouse enter their final stretch

The rehabilitation works at the Marbella Lighthouse are nearing completion. This has been announced by the City Council after several months of delay. The work, which began in February 2024, has undergone "a thorough technical review that has resulted in a substantial improvement of the initial project and an increase in investment effort, and is expected to finish in July."

The councilor for the area, Diego López, has emphasized that this action "not only responds to the need to preserve and structurally consolidate the building but will also allow the space to be equipped with new social and cultural uses that will benefit both residents and visitors and revitalize a key area of the urban center." "This type of intervention requires rigor and technical solvency," the councilor noted, insisting that "the goal is to ensure the correct execution of the project, even if it means extending deadlines, because we are committed to a quality and lasting result."

In this regard, he pointed out that the project update has led to a budget increase of nearly 47%, which will allow not only the complete rehabilitation of the building but also the improvement of access, the enhancement of energy efficiency, and a greater landscape integration of the surroundings. López explained that the planning "has been conditioned by unforeseen technical circumstances, as well as by the need to respect particularly demanding heritage criteria, which has led to the introduction of adjustments that are already being implemented."

Regarding the area around the Lighthouse, a reconfiguration is being carried out that will make it more functional, accessible, and versatile, taking into account criteria of urban mobility and sustainability. The action includes a paved surface that will facilitate the organization of activities and reduce maintenance costs. Furthermore, the incorporation of additional landscape improvements is not ruled out, in response to suggestions from the residents. "The investment reaffirms the local government's firm commitment to transformative interventions that contribute to energizing public spaces and preserving heritage," the municipal delegate indicated, noting that "we are making a historic effort in the rehabilitation of municipal heritage, and the Lighthouse is a clear example of our commitment to the future of Marbella."