The Balearic Ministry of Education and Universities, through the Balearic Institute of Educational Infrastructure and Services (IBISEC), has launched a public tender for the comprehensive renovation of the former Santiago Barracks in Mahón, which will become the new Joan Mir i Mir Adult Education Centre (CEPA).

The project has a total budget of €4,076,790.37 and an estimated construction period of 12 months, with works scheduled to take place between the second quarter of 2026 and the second quarter of 2027.

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The Balearic Government tenders renovation of the former Santiago Barracks to house the CEPA Joan Mir i Mir

Renovation works will focus on Building 2 of the former military complex, originally built in 1915. The two-storey, U-shaped structure forms an inner courtyard together with Building 3 and features main entrances from both Explanada Square and the interior patio. Previous phases of the project have already addressed roof and façade refurbishment.

Once completed, the new education centre will include 16 classrooms, laboratories, a library, administrative offices and shared spaces, covering a total area of 2,132 square metres. The refurbishment will fully modernise the interior of the building, including new staircases, doors and upgraded outdoor areas, while preserving the original shape and volume of the historic structure, which will be used exclusively for educational purposes.

The Santiago Barracks complex will also host the headquarters of the Balearic School of Public Administration (EBAP), which will occupy 461 square metres and include five training classrooms.

This project forms part of the Illes en Transformació initiative promoted by the Balearic Government and highlights its commitment to improving educational infrastructure while repurposing historic public buildings.