Overview
- The pending agreement between the Xunta, Vigo City Council and Zona Franca covers the ETEA main road and Praza de Armas works needed for utility links and access, with €10.5 million in autonomous funds proposed.
- The residence is planned for 150 public places with advanced care technology, medical areas and services such as hairdressing, podiatry, social rooms and dining.
- The Xunta targets completion in summer 2027 after approving planning changes to group parcels and free space for a large garden.
- Vigo’s mayor, Abel Caballero, criticized the rush to start works and maintained his opposition to the chosen ETEA location.
- The facility forms part of a seven-city program financed by the Amancio Ortega Foundation exceeding €180 million, with three centers operating, two finished and Ourense slated for summer 2026.