The Marbella Town Hall has begun the refurbishment works at CEIP Nuestra Señora del Carmen, a project that includes electrical renewal, accessibility improvements, and the installation of stairlifts to preserve the archaeological protection of the area.
The Marbella Town Hall has launched a comprehensive improvement plan at CEIP Nuestra Señora del Carmen, an educational centre with nine classrooms for Infants and Primary education. The investment, the amount of which has not been detailed, aims to modernize facilities that had deficiencies in insulation, safety, and accessibility.
Electrical and fire safety upgrades
Among the most notable actions is the complete renewal of the electrical installation, which will be adapted to current technical and safety requirements. Fire protection systems will also be updated, and the interior and exterior carpentry that does not meet the required conditions of airtightness or safety will be replaced.
The works, which began in early May, have been carried out in a way that is compatible with school activities during the first weeks. In this initial phase, work was mainly done in outdoor areas, such as repairing stairs and the light monolith. Now, with the school term concluded, the project enters a more intensive execution phase.
Accessibility without affecting archaeological heritage
One of the fundamental objectives of the project is to improve the universal accessibility of the building, ensuring compliance with current regulations. However, the school's location in an area of special archaeological sensitivity, near a wall classified as a Cultural Heritage Asset, has influenced the technical solutions.
Instead of building ramps or moving earth, mechanical stairlift systems will be installed to navigate the different levels of the building without affecting the subsoil or the protected elements of the environment. This solution, according to municipal sources, guarantees accessibility without compromising historical heritage.
For the residents of Marbella, this project represents a direct improvement in the educational quality for their children. The centre, located in the old town, serves a diverse student population, and the removal of architectural barriers has been a recurring demand from families. Additionally, the electrical and carpentry renovations will enhance thermal comfort and safety, key aspects in a building that is decades old.
The Town Hall expects the works to be completed before the start of the next school year, although no specific date has been set. Meanwhile, the work is progressing without incidents and under the supervision of municipal technical services.
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