Guadalentín Advances Sports Facilities with New Football Field and Infrastructure Investments
Guadalentín plans a new football field and upgrades its sports facilities, while the Canary Islands' sports budget and infrastructure management expand significantly.
- • Guadalentín announces a new football field project for early next year and will replace the grass on the existing football 7 field during summer.
- • The City Council commits to providing modern, quality, and accessible sports facilities for local athletes.
- • The Instituto Insular de Deportes of Gran Canaria approved a new job structure amid a budget increase from €25 million to €63 million by 2026.
- • Investment in sports infrastructure in Gran Canaria has risen from €2.5 million to €21 million for 2026, focusing on efficiency and sustainable management.
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The municipality of Guadalentín is set to enhance its sports infrastructure with the announcement of a new football field project, alongside the renovation of existing facilities. Toni Sibina, the Sports Councilor, revealed that the new football field project will be officially presented early next year as part of a broader municipal plan to modernize and expand sports amenities. Additionally, the grass of the existing football 7 field at the Guadalentín Sports Complex will be completely replaced during the summer to provide a better playing surface for daily users.
Sibina emphasized the City Council's commitment to high-quality, accessible, and contemporary sports installations, stating, "We work day by day to ensure our facilities meet the standards our citizens deserve, and these actions represent an important step in that direction."
In parallel, the broader sports sector in the Canary Islands is witnessing significant organizational and financial growth. The Instituto Insular de Deportes (IID) of Gran Canaria recently approved a new internal job structure with unanimous support amid a budget increase from €25 million in 2021 to a forecasted €63 million in 2026. This expansion includes investment in key infrastructure such as the Estadio de Gran Canaria and the Gran Canaria Arena, with the sports investment soaring from €2.5 million to €21 million for 2026.
The IID maintains a lean workforce of 48 employees since 1996, with personnel costs below 5% of the budget, highlighting efficient management. Sports Counselor Aridany Romero highlighted the RPT update as an alignment with the growing significance of sports, aiming for a modern and sustainable organization.
Together, these efforts illustrate a strong commitment across regions to develop and improve sports facilities and organizational capacities, benefiting both grassroots athletes and professional infrastructure.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
