Title: Green Light for Redevelopment of Former Hotel Europa in Udine for Regional Health Offices
The Udine Municipal Palace has given the go-ahead for the construction permit to Fur Veicolo 2, a company linked to regional businessman Alessandro Pedone and Gabriele Ritossa, to begin renovation works on the former Hotel Europa in Borgo Stazione. The project aims to transform the building into a new headquarters for ARCs (Azienda Regionale di Coordinamento per la Salute) and the Direction of the Regional Health Office, marking a significant change in Udine’s healthcare geography.
Project Details
The redevelopment plan for the former Hotel Europa directly involves the Regional Health Office, headed by Assessor Riccardo Riccardi. The project aims to comprehensively redefine the spatial distribution of healthcare facilities in Udine. The region has been seeking additional real estate in the city and has allocated €25 million for the redevelopment of the San Osvaldo Park complex.
Timeline and Costs
Construction works are expected to start in spring 2023 and conclude within two years. Fur Veicolo 2 acquired the building during an auction in 2017 following the insolvency of House Building spa of Imola. The estimated total cost of the project is €16.714 million, including the purchase of the complex and renovation works, which involve the demolition and rebuilding of the last two floors.
permesso di costruzione
The issuance of the construction permit is a crucial step towards the start of the regeneration project in Borgo Stazione. After obtaining the official approval from the Agenzia del Demanio, Fur Veicolo 2 plans to begin work as early as late March 2023, with completion scheduled for early 2025. Following the renovation, ARCs and the Health Office are expected to transfer to their new headquarters by the end of 2026.
In conclusion, the transformation of the former Hotel Europa into a new regional healthcare hub symbolizes Udine’s commitment to revamping its healthcare infrastructure, ensuring efficient and modern facilities for both healthcare providers and the community they serve.
