A groundbreaking agreement will see the new Clínic hospital built in L'Hospitalet, enhancing healthcare access for residents and sparking urban renewal in the area.
The long-awaited dream of a new hospital in L’Hospitalet is set to become a reality as city officials announced plans for the establishment of the Clínic hospital in Pubilla Cases. This development marks a significant shift in healthcare accessibility for residents, who will no longer need to travel outside their municipality for specialized medical services. The project promises not only improved health facilities but also an extensive urban transformation that will redefine the Samontà neighborhood.
During a recent meeting of the Consell General del Consorci Porta Diagonal-Campus Clínic, Mayor David Quirós expressed his excitement over this milestone. “The Clínic will be located in my neighborhood, Pubilla Cases, near Can Rigal. For years we have advocated for a new hospital,” he stated proudly. This facility is expected to serve as a reference point for all residents of Samontà—comprising La Florida, Pubilla Cases, Les Planes, La Torrassa, and Collblanc—who currently rely on Hospital Moisès Broggi in Sant Joan Despí.
The future Campus de Salut Clínic-Universitat de Barcelona will occupy approximately 34% of its total area within L’Hospitalet’s municipal boundaries by 2035. The project includes plans for green spaces and sports facilities alongside the hospital itself. Notably, this initiative represents one of the largest urban transformations seen in L’Hospitalet’s history.
The proposed campus will cover 12.7 hectares, expanding from an initial plan of 10 hectares. This increase reflects efforts by local authorities to enhance healthcare infrastructure and create a vibrant hub focused on health and innovation. The site aims to integrate educational institutions with medical services while fostering economic activity linked to health research.
“For the first time, all residents of L’Hospitalet can have their reference hospital without leaving their city,” Quirós emphasized.
This ambitious project is not just about building a new hospital; it also aims to address historical grievances regarding land use and urban planning in L’Hospitalet. A century ago, much of the land designated for this new facility was part of L’Hospitalet before being expropriated by Barcelona City Council under controversial circumstances related to infrastructure development.
The arrival of the Clínic will necessitate relocating existing sports facilities at L’Hospitalet Nord but promises immediate improvements with modern amenities planned at a new location along Collblanc road. The city council has assured that no community members or sports clubs will lose access during this transition period; all necessary facilities are set to be operational before any closures occur.
In addition to healthcare advancements, urban planners envision creating more public spaces and green areas around Collblanc road as part of this redevelopment effort. Plans include extending streets like Finestrelles into green corridors that connect with existing parks such as Can Rigal.
The PDU reduces residential construction from 1,200 units down to 800, half designated as affordable housing.
This strategic reduction aims to alleviate population density issues while ensuring that essential services and recreational areas remain accessible. Furthermore, approximately 122,000 square meters are earmarked for economic activities related primarily to health research and innovation sectors surrounding the new campus.
The timeline indicates that public participation processes will commence later this year across L’Hospitalet and neighboring municipalities before construction begins around 2030. With an estimated investment nearing €1.7 billion, stakeholders anticipate that by 2035 both the campus and an accompanying metro station will be operational—significantly enhancing connectivity within this burgeoning biomedical hub.
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