This initiative, approved on March 27, aims to provide citizens with an effective refuge from the sun, covering an area of 200 square meters. The new system, composed of independent covers, will extend from the tower's access towards the buildings closest to the town hall.
The project arises in response to the removal of the existing awning last year, which suffered significant structural damage due to a DANA (isolated high-level depression). The new design, by industrial engineer Mario Adell Querol, incorporates seven triangular sails made of micro-perforated fabric, designed to be aerodynamic and robust.
The Terrassa City Council aims to provide its citizens with a new shaded area in one of the municipality's most representative squares.
To avoid the problems of the previous installation, which suffered damage to its fixings, the new project discards superficial fastenings. Instead, a much more solid support system will be implemented, with seven metallic pillars anchored to the ground using reinforced concrete foundation footings and high-resistance chemical anchors on adjacent facades. This design, suspended at a height of between four and six meters, and the permeability of the micro-perforated fabric, reduce the sail effect and wind thrust.
The cover will use a high-density polyethylene membrane that blocks almost 95% of ultraviolet radiation, prevents heat accumulation under the structure, is fire-retardant, recyclable, and has a guaranteed lifespan of at least ten years. Furthermore, the infrastructure is detachable, allowing the square's pavement to conceal the fastening elements during the winter months.
The estimated budget for the execution of the work is 47,734.09 euros (including VAT). The work is expected to be completed within four weeks, minimizing disruption to pedestrians. The first week will be dedicated to layout and foundation, the second to reinforcement and concreting, the third to anchors and structure, and the fourth to wiring, finishes, and installation of the textile cover.
