Tortosa Hospital expansion uses high-precision techniques to protect 16th-century ruins

Construction crews are using diamond-wire cutting to preserve historic grain silos discovered during excavation works.

Generic image of foundation works for a healthcare building with archaeological protection.
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Generic image of foundation works for a healthcare building with archaeological protection.

The Verge de la Cinta University Hospital in Tortosa resumed its expansion works this February 2026 using specialized foundation techniques to safeguard local archaeological heritage.

Engineers are employing diamond-wire saws and specialized discs to perform what they describe as surgical work. This method minimizes vibrations, ensuring the preservation of 16th-century grain silos, underground galleries, and a water cistern found at the site.

"The project is currently in a very technical phase, ensuring everything goes well while protecting the findings and maintaining hospital operations."

Joan Castor Gonell · Government Delegate in Terres de l'Ebre
The Government expects the building's structure to be completed by the end of the year. The new facility, featuring operating rooms and outpatient clinics, is slated to open by late 2027. New urban elevators and access ramps are expected to be operational by late summer in the Baix Ebre region.