The contract price amounts to 148,750 euros and the execution period for the works is stipulated at a maximum of five months
Benidorm launches the tender process for the contract to renew the lighting on the Castell cliff
The Local Governing Board of Benidorm City Council has approved the contract for the renovation of the ornamental lighting on the Castell cliff at Punta Canfali. This project is financed by Next Generation EU funds, within the framework of the 2022 Destination Tourism Sustainability Plan ‘Benidorm Vision 360’, specifically under Action 12: Beautification of the Old Town.
The contract price has been set at €148,750.05, and the work is expected to take a maximum of five months. The project, for which the contract is being tendered through a simplified open procedure, aims to completely renovate the ornamental lighting system of the Castell cliff by upgrading the existing luminaires on the west face and replacing the projectors on the east face with new, high-efficiency RGBW LED units.
The new lighting will feature specialised optics, marine-grade treatment, and minimal environmental impact. Furthermore, as Mayor Toni Pérez explained, the project will incorporate “a remote management system that allows for the control, regulation, and monitoring of the installation, thus guaranteeing efficient, flexible, and sustainable management of the lighting while maintaining the iconic character of the site and minimising the impact on the marine environment and the night sky.”
Regarding the work to be carried out, different beam patterns are planned for the eastern face, depending on the placement and the area to be illuminated. To facilitate installation and minimise disruption to the environment, the projectors will be installed at the top of the cliff, pointing towards specific areas previously studied, “thus avoiding direct projection towards the sea or the night sky.”
Therefore, the replacement of existing luminaires is planned to achieve greater depth and angle of illumination in specific areas, with the installation of new luminaires and locations to obtain the desired results. In this regard, the proposal for illuminating the stone wall on the west face of the cliff is to utilise the existing light fixtures, but with a series of measures to improve the current effect. Residual light will also be controlled, preventing it from projecting onto the water. To achieve this, the spotlights will be installed at a slight angle towards the wall.
Pérez pointed out that the current ornamental lighting system is “significantly outdated,” with numerous light points out of service, especially on the east face of the cliff. “This negatively impacts the quality of the surrounding lighting and its proper enhancement,” the mayor explained. Therefore, to improve energy efficiency, reduce light pollution, and enhance the tourist appeal of the old town, the City Council launched this project, which aligns with the sustainability, green transition, and urban space improvement objectives defined in the 2022 Sustainable Urban Development Plan (PSTD).
With the implementation of this project, it is estimated that the installed power will be reduced by more than 80% while maintaining lighting levels, as well as decreasing energy consumption and light pollution. The mayor emphasised that the project also improves lighting quality, enhances the nighttime appeal of the Castell cliff, and strengthens the tourist and scenic appeal of Punta Canfali, contributing to a more sustainable destination model.
The total planned power will be 1,107 watts, and annual consumption will decrease from the current 10 kW to 1.84 kW. In fact, the projected difference in consumption will be 34,680 kWh. The annual consumption cost will also be affected, dropping from the current €8,783.52 to €1,535.40. The reduction in CO2 emissions per year has been estimated at 8,982 kilograms.
