Andorra Rules Out Arch Led Factory for Prison Expansion
La Comella penitentiary expansion plans shift from renting the former Arch Led site to building a new annex on nearby land.
Key Points
- Rental deal for Arch Led building, sold post-BPA bankruptcy, fell through despite budgeted funds.
- Site was considered for walkway connection or admin relocation to enable reforms.
- Ministry now favors buying nearby land for a new attached annex.
- No final decisions; options under evaluation.
The Andorran Ministry of Justice and Interior has ruled out renting the former Arch Led factory building to expand the La Comella penitentiary centre, despite it being the initial frontrunner.
Government and real estate sources indicate the rental deal fell through, even though budget provisions had been set aside to pursue it if deemed feasible. The building, sold at auction following the Banco Privada d'Andorra bankruptcy, was eyed for connection to the prison via walkways or for relocating administrative services to free up space inside the existing facility for reforms.
Instead, the ministry under Ester Molné is now exploring alternatives, most likely centred on acquiring nearby land in a different orientation from the Arch Led site. The aim would be to build a completely new annex directly attached to the current prison, without abandoning the La Comella site.
No final decisions have been confirmed, and details remain under wraps. Officials continue to evaluate these options as the search for a definitive expansion solution progresses.
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