The local council of Torrevieja has approved the execution project for the rehabilitation of the historic Ice Factory, located on Orihuela Street. This building, dating back to the late nineteen twenties, is protected under the Urban Planning General Plan. The municipal government purchased the site at a cost of nine hundred thousand euros, originally priced at eight hundred thousand, and it spans approximately three hundred square metres. The adjacent site, formerly the Gloria Cinema and recently used as a car park, was acquired for eight hundred and forty thousand euros.

The unified project includes a significant construction capacity of over two thousand two hundred and seventy-three square metres, specifically incorporating a new ground floor and four additional floors. Council spokesman Federico Alarcón announced plans for the bidding of construction works to commence in one or two weeks, although details regarding the final design and intended use of the building have yet to be disclosed.

Mayor Eduardo Dolón has indicated intentions for the Ice Factory to house a new tourist office, facilitating the demolition of the older Miramar building that currently serves this purpose. The initiative aims to take advantage of the lower levels for additional parking and create an observation point overlooking the bay.

This project is part of a broader plan for the reurbanisation of the Eras de la Sal area, a key part of the town’s industrial heritage. While archaeological studies have been conducted, no significant remains were found. The overall investment for these works is estimated at thirty-one million euros, pending approval from the Valencian Government for public domain concessions.