Barcelona City Council has included the seven façades of the former Renfe workshops in Clot Park in the Pla Endreça. The works, with a budget of €1.9 million, will be carried out over five months starting next summer.
Clot Park, one of Barcelona's most unique green spaces, will regain its historical essence. The City Council of the Catalan capital has announced the rehabilitation of the seven façades of the former Renfe workshops preserved within the park, a long-requested action by local residents. The works are part of the Pla Endreça and the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (PMI) of the council, and will have a budget of €1.9 million.
Clot Park occupies the space that previously housed the Renfe railway workshops, inaugurated in 1858. After the railway lines were buried, the park's design opted to preserve part of the original structures, such as walls, windows, arches, and a chimney, which today delineate the different areas of the site. However, the passage of time and lack of maintenance have caused significant deterioration in these elements, to the extent that some areas have had to be protected with nets to prevent falling stones.
The intervention planned for the summer of 2026 includes several specific actions. There will be a restoration of volumes in those sections of the façades and arches that have suffered partial detachments. A general cleaning with high-pressure water will also be carried out to remove accumulated dirt. To repair the cracks, technicians will inject resins into the fissures; in the most visible areas, damaged pieces will be removed and replaced with new ones. Additionally, vegetation attached to the façades will be removed and the metal surfaces will be restored by removing embedded rust.
The rehabilitation will not only restore structural stability to the façades but will also improve the safety of the park. Residents of Clot have been denouncing the neglect of these infrastructures and the danger posed by potential material detachment for years. With this action, the council aims to put an end to those complaints and preserve the heritage value of the space, which combines nature and industrial history.
The works will last for five months, so they are expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The park will remain open during the works, although some areas may be temporarily restricted to ensure the safety of visitors. Barcelona City Council has assured that disruptions to users will be minimized and that any closures or diversions will be communicated promptly.
This action is part of a broader investment package within the Pla Endreça. In addition to the €1.9 million allocated to Clot Park, the plan includes €6 million for the Marina bridge and €1.4 million for the Vallcarca viaduct. In total, the council will invest over €9 million in the rehabilitation of key urban infrastructures in the city.
For residents of the El Clot neighbourhood in the Sant Martí district, this news is a relief after years of demands. The park is a very used meeting and leisure point, and the recovery of its historical elements will reinforce the identity of the neighbourhood. The district councillor has highlighted that the intervention “restores the splendour to a space that is a living memory of Barcelona's railway history.”
The works will be awarded in the coming weeks and are expected to begin in early summer 2026. The City Council has indicated that priority will be given to the most degraded areas to avoid risks. Residents, for their part, hope that once the rehabilitation is completed, the park will regain its appeal and can be enjoyed safely.
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