The hospital project planned for Cornellà de Llobregat by private operator Imed Hospitales is now due to open in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to the company’s latest communications. Construction on the edge of the shopping centre Splau, directly on the city boundary with El Prat de Llobregat, began in 2023 and is visibly progressing, but the opening has been postponed from earlier projected dates.
The key figures remain unchanged: the project is estimated to involve an investment of around 58 million euros and is planned to have a usable floor area of around 20,000 square metres. Plans include nine above-ground floors and two basement levels, with 144 patient rooms, 52 consultation rooms and 19 operating theatres. The facilities will also include an emergency department, diagnostic imaging, a laboratory, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and areas for maternity, paediatrics and neonatology. The design is by Nebot Arquitectos.
Imed Hospitales will operate the hospital; according to industry sources, the property was acquired by US investor Medical Properties Trust and will be operated under a lease or financing arrangement. Such sale-and-leaseback arrangements are not unusual in the hospital sector and separate property assets from clinical operations.
Cornellà de Llobregat City Council has supported the project: a cooperation agreement between the town hall and Imed Hospitales to promote local employment was published on 17 September 2024 . Technical reports also confirm that building services are being installed, including ventilation and ductwork, which are currently under way.
Reports have given varying opening dates; while some specialist sources cited mid-2026, Imed Hospitales now says its target is the fourth quarter of 2026. The updated date is relevant to municipal planning because the new hospital will add to healthcare provision in the south-western Barcelona metropolitan area and require coordination with emergency and healthcare services.
The verifiable key facts — the location in Cornellà de Llobregat, investment, floor area, design firm and cooperation agreement of 17 September 2024 — are confirmed by municipal communications, company information and specialist reports. Specific opening and staffing dates remain subject to further official communications from Imed Hospitales.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).