An underground tunnel from the Civil War is discovered under the IES Ses Estacions in Palma

PalmWorkers carrying out the expansion of the IES Ses Estacions school in Palma have discovered a Civil War-era underground tunnel. This historic shelter, located in the courtyard of the old school, has required a redistribution of the foundations to ensure the preservation of its structure without halting construction. The Balearic Government, with the approval of the Heritage Department of the Consell de Mallorca (Island Council of Mallorca), plans to create an access point from the school itself for future visits. So far, work has included cleaning, installing temporary lighting, reinforcing the floors, and enclosing the tunnel with a metal gate to regulate access. The total cost of these interventions has been €15,081.19. Sources from the Ministry of Education have explained that the shelter likely has an exit in the hall at the entrance to the institute. The objective is to carry out the necessary excavations to recover this tunnel, which was not previously documented. The Regional Ministry has received support from the Council of Mallorca in the work carried out at the shelter. Regarding the expansion works, which began in February, they have a budget of €2,831,397.65 and are scheduled to be completed next March. The project includes the construction of a new ground floor and two upper floor building, connected to the existing building, to provide basic vocational training in administrative services, intermediate-level vocational training in administrative management, advanced-level vocational training in administration and finance, and advanced-level vocational training in executive assistance. A multipurpose classroom is also planned to alleviate overcrowding in the secondary and high school programs. The works are financed by the Island Factor (REIB).