The project aims to open up the square so as to provide not just pleasant meeting place, but also a venue for events and activities. The new plaza will have easy access in compliance with current legislation, removing some of the barriers, and levelling out the steep slopes where possible.

The balustrade will be removed, opening up the plaza to Calle Benalmadena. The existing trees will be retained, apart from the old palm tree, which was badly damaged and considered dangerous.

This project is part of a programme of improvements to the local infrastructure initiated by this administration, which includes the park next to the Castle in Castillo, El Duque Park, and the Villa Matilde Park which will be completed in the very near future. This programme has added some 25,000 m2 of green space and leisure area.

There is a modern fountain, designed by Juan Oliva, planned for the square in the near future. The funding for this project, around 246,000 euros, is being provided by Manilva's Commerce, Sports and Tourism departments (50%) with the remainder coming from the Junta de Andalucia. Included in the works is the modernisation of the electric, water and drainage systems as well new lighting.

Work, which began in early February, is expected to be completed over 6 months, with the first phase to be finished by June. The outer margin of the plaza is to be left intact so as to create as little disturbance to those businesses fronting on to the square.