The Generalitat assumes the Batea residence with a guaranteed debt of €2.8M
The Generalitat takes over ownership of the Batea senior residence, a measure that prevents closure in a region where aging is a palpable reality.
The agreement signed between the Ministers of Economy and Social Rights and the mayor of Batea, which regularizes a debt of 2.81 million euros, paves the way for the continuity of this essential service. Meanwhile, in Tivissa the demolition of the old barracks has already begun to build a new residence.
The agreement that saves the Batea residence
Debt and payment in kind
The Batea City Council had accumulated a debt of 2.81 million euros with the Generalitat, a liability that put the continuity of the local senior residence at risk. The signed agreement allows the Generalitat to assume ownership of the center through a payment in kind that regularizes this debt.
A key service in an aging region
Terra Alta is one of the regions with the highest aging index. The Batea residence, with 60 places (50 public), is an indispensable service for the elderly population. This action guarantees that care does not stop and that the quality of assistance is maintained.
Tivissa builds a new residence with 60 places
Works at the old Civil Guard barracks
The Tivissa council has begun demolishing the old Civil Guard barracks to build a new care facility. This space will house a residence with 60 care places and 20 day center places.
Responding to local care demand
The expansion and renovation of resources for the elderly in Tivissa is a direct response to demographic aging and the need for quality services. The new center will complement the existing network in Ribera d’Ebre and guarantee better service to the region.
Impacts and reactions in Ribera d’Ebre and Terra Alta
Signing and political implications
Ministers Alícia Romero and Mònica Martínez, along with mayor Joaquim Paladella, have formalized the agreement. This institutional alliance reflects the will to maintain social protection in territories facing evident demographic challenges.
Pending challenges and immediate future
Despite the good news, the demographic scenario of Terra Alta and Ribera d’Ebre remains complex. Incorporating new resources like the one in Tivissa is a step, but more measures are pending to guarantee long-term care.
Major social projects arrive with round numbers and official signatures. But the remaining question is clear: who will ensure that the service does not remain only on paper?
Source of the article: Editorial Staff | ACN
