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Baleares Unveils €3.8 Billion Infrastructure Plan in Response to Population Boom

Projects span hospitals, schools, rail, water treatment, security improvements on a multi-decade timeline

Marga Prohens este martes durante la presentación de 'Islas en Transformación'.

Overview

  • The Government of Baleares approved the ‘Islas en Transformación’ initiative to tackle two decades of underinvestment and surging resident and tourist numbers
  • Health investments include €450 million through 2028 for 27 new health centers, the Felanitx hospital project, Manacor expansion and Son Dureta reforms
  • Education funding allocates €600 million for 77 new schools, 60 expansions, 158 renovations and 1,500 additional early childhood spots
  • Transport and water measures cover two new train lines to Llucmajor and Alcúdia, a metro extension to ParcBit, €713 million for desalination plants and sewage upgrades
  • Critics warn the package may not resolve the core overpopulation pressures that continue to strain quality of life