Mallorca Invests in Digital Twin for Enhanced Urban Planning

2025-11-17 data

Mallorca, Monday, 17 November 2025.
Mallorca is set to invest 8 million euros in creating a digital twin to improve urban planning, environmental management, and disaster response. This initiative could inspire similar projects in the Netherlands.

Overview of the Digital Twin Project

The Balearic government has announced its plan to invest 8 million euros in developing a digital twin for Mallorca. This digital twin aims to facilitate real-time simulations for urban planning, environmental management, and disaster response strategies [1]. The project, which has been welcomed by local technology companies, is expected to enhance the island’s infrastructure by providing predictive insights into various scenarios such as traffic management and water resource allocation [1].

Implementation and Potential Impact

The digital twin will initially focus on mapping Mallorca, followed by Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. This virtual model is designed to simulate day-to-day operations and emergencies, including water levels and tourist flows [1]. By utilizing data and simulations, authorities can make more informed decisions, such as testing new bus routes or simulating drought scenarios for water networks before implementation [1].

Local Involvement and Economic Benefits

Local technology firms in Parc Bit are anticipated to play a significant role in this initiative, benefiting from the additional 8 million euros in innovation subsidies earmarked for the project [1]. This initiative is expected to create new job opportunities in data analysis, modeling, and systems management, thereby boosting the local economy [1].

Challenges and Concerns

Despite the potential benefits, there are concerns regarding data protection and security. Citizen groups and organizations are calling for transparent processes and robust safeguards against surveillance [1]. The government has committed to ensuring that the system operates transparently and uses only aggregated and anonymized data [1].

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innovation subsidy digital twin