Improvements focused on accessibility and sustainability. Credit: Denia Town Hall
Denia Town Council has launched the tender process for the renovation of the Via Verde, the 6.2-kilometre route that links the town with Els Poblets and continues towards the Marjal de Pego-Oliva. The project, valued at approximately 792,495 euros before VAT, includes resurfacing the entire path with a five-centimetre layer of asphalt to improve safety and comfort for its users.
Since its opening in 2011, the route has shown clear signs of wear, with a deteriorated surface, invasive vegetation and ageing urban furniture and signage.
Improvements focused on accessibility and sustainability
The planned works include the full renewal of the surface to provide a smoother and safer route. The project also involves installing between fifty and sixty solar-powered LED streetlights, all supplied by photovoltaic energy, to ensure efficient and environmentally friendly lighting.
Additional improvements include new drinking water points, charging stations for bicycles and electric scooters and air pumps for tyre inflation, offering practical services for those who use the route daily.
Ecological measures and upgraded facilities
The renovation plan includes planting around 793 native trees to strengthen the ecological value of the corridor and improve natural drainage. Urban furniture, wooden fences, walkways and signage will also be renewed, with an emphasis on using recycled materials.
The five existing rest areas along the route will be upgraded, alongside updated vertical signage and the introduction of horizontal signs, which are currently lacking.
Timeline and European funding
The project is funded by the European Union’s Next Generation EU programme, which supports initiatives promoting sustainable mobility and environmental recovery. The works are expected to take six months to complete from the moment the contract is awarded.
The Town Council aims to begin construction in the early months of next year, once all administrative procedures have been finalised.