The location of Terra Alta, far from major economic centers, presents significant challenges for the implementation of large-scale projects. This reality has affected the promotion of 22 affordable rental homes and the establishment of an LED screen manufacturing company in Batea, both initiatives that have suffered delays compared to the initially planned schedule.
Regarding the housing project, promoted by the state housing entity of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda, the tender to build 22 flats on Joan Miró Street, 27, with a budget of 2.7 million euros, went unawarded approximately a month ago. The lack of local companies with the necessary size and qualifications, coupled with the reluctance of large construction companies to absorb the additional costs of displacement, has hindered the process.
“"We are in an area very far from the center of Catalonia and the economic activity generated there. In the territory, we do not have companies of the required size or qualification to carry out proposals of this magnitude."
This unexpected situation has led the town council and the ministry to seek new solutions to guarantee the future of the town through the promotion of public housing. The objective is to ensure that the ownership of the homes remains municipal, avoiding private collaboration and differentiating itself from other models promoted by the Generalitat.
On the other hand, the launch of the LED screen manufacturing plant, financed with nuclear funds and inaugurated last summer by the Minister of Business and Labor, has also experienced setbacks. A contract to install panels on Poland's highways stalled, generating uncertainty and changes in ownership of linked companies due to unexpected lack of liquidity.
“"I have spoken with the company's managers, and they have assured me that they have recovered their workload, and I understand they are talking to people about hiring. We are talking about a launch in a matter of days."
Despite the difficulties, the town council remains optimistic about the imminent activation of the plant, which is expected to begin operations in the coming days, thus overcoming the initial obstacles.
