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The Mossos building in Poblenou is being transformed for more than 1,000 officers
Barcelona is preparing a key change in its security network. The Generalitat is driving a complete overhaul of the Mossos d'Esquadra headquarters in Sant Martí, which will become the city's largest police complex.
The building, located between Àvila y Bolívia streets in the heart of Poblenou, will be completely renovated to meet current needs. The investment exceeds 25 million euros and will allow more than 1,000 professionals to be brought together in a single space.
The new headquarters will serve as the main Área Básica Policial in the city. It will house key units such as criminal investigation, public order, and citizen services, as well as training spaces and an auditorium.
The works, scheduled until 2028, aim to modernise a building that already played a significant role during the Juegos Olímpicos de Barcelona 1992, but had become outdated for the current level of activity.
The project also includes moving the police data centre to the Egara complex, which will optimise operations and free up space at the Sant Martí headquarters.
Beyond the investment, the renovation aims to ease congestion at other police stations and improve coordination in a city with high urban and tourist pressure.
The building, with its industrial past, is part of the transformation of Sant Martí in recent years. The intervention connects that history with a new public function, strengthening the district's role in Barcelona's structure.