Chamber of Commerce denounces chronic investment deficit in Vallès Occidental
The entity demands the Sabadell Airport Master Plan and warns that the region only receives 40% of the investment compared to Barcelonès.
By Ramon Costa Giralt
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Generic representation of a business meeting or an empty conference table, symbolizing the Chamber of Commerce.
The Sabadell Chamber of Commerce, led by Ramon Alberich, has warned about the chronic deficit of public investment in Vallès Occidental and demanded urgent improvements in mobility and infrastructure, including the Airport Master Plan.
The entity maintains its focus on demanding the Sabadell Airport Master Plan from Aena, which has been obsolete since 2015, with the goal of doubling the economic area and training and business activity. Emphasis was also placed on six low-cost "micro infrastructure" actions (15 million euros) around the AP-7, B-30, and C-58, in addition to the historical demand for the Túnel d’Horta.
Regarding the Ronda Nord, a long-desired infrastructure for the business sector, Alberich expressed his "enthusiasm" despite the slow progress, recalling the commitment of President Salvador Illa to start the works in 2028. These demands occur in a context where Vallès Occidental suffers from a chronic public investment deficit.
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"We only receive 40% of the investment received by Barcelonès. But if we look at the received investment per capita, we are in 35th position, with only 160 per inhabitant in the last 29 years. It is absolutely insufficient."
In the housing sector, board member Pere Mañero criticized current policies, arguing that "restrictive policies and price controls are not effective." Mañero stressed the need for long-term plans and public-private collaboration, as the administration alone cannot solve the historical imbalance between supply and demand.
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"The administration alone is not capable of resolving this issue and, therefore, must rely on private companies. Public-private collaboration, in a sensitive and structured manner, would greatly help us."
Finally, Alberich expressed concern about labor absenteeism, which he considers a "country problem," and the wave of deslocalizations of manufacturing companies. He also celebrated the outcome of the BBVA takeover bid for Banc Sabadell, arguing that Josep Oliu's entity must "remain strong and brave" and avoid further banking concentration.