La Ciudad Deportiva Rafael Sánchez begins its comprehensive renovation
El Ayuntamiento de El Puerto de Santa María has begun the improvement works on the courts, stands, lighting and changing rooms of the Ciudad Deportiva Rafael Sánchez.
Raquel J. V. · ·
Update 20:46
The specific note that the first intervention is being carried out in the stands of the Polideportivo Rafael Sánchez, both in the large stand and in the small one, and includes the cleaning of surfaces, the repair of cracks and deteriorated areas, the waterproofing of the points that require it and the subsequent painting of walls and seats. The aim of these works is to correct the deficiencies that have caused water leaks and to reinforce protection against humidity and wear from continued use.
It also specifies that on the futsal court the repair of deteriorated areas and the painting of the surface are being carried out, and that the new LED lighting will be "latest generation". It adds that the new changing room with toilets in the cuña area responds to the need to comply with federation regulations.
The sports facilities of the Ciudad Deportiva Rafael Sánchez, in El Puerto de Santa María, have begun to change. According to the Ayuntamiento, the works have already started with the improvement of the futsal and tennis courts and with the repair, waterproofing and painting of the stands.
What is going to be renovated
The plan includes the complete renovation of the lighting with LED technology, the replacement of sports equipment such as ball baskets, nets and hoops, the renovation of the changing rooms next to the bar and of changing room number 10, which has not been renovated for about 30 years, and the construction of a new changing room with toilets in the cuña area.
On the two tennis courts, cracks and damage will be repaired, the pavement and the perimeter will be prepared and painted, the nets will be replaced and the benches will be renewed. In addition, a micro-perforated mesh will be installed around the entire perimeter.
The football pitches, from November 9
The next step will come on November 9, when the works to replace the natural grass with artificial grass on the football 11 pitch will begin, awarded to Mondo Ibérica. The project includes the renovation of the irrigation and drainage systems and the updating of the sports equipment.
Almost in parallel, the works to completely renovate the grass on the football 7 pitch will begin. The reorganization of these spaces will allow more playing space for Puerto de Santa María youth football, within the framework of the new sports planning linked to the departure of rugby to the new Estadio.
Who it is for
The mayor, Germán Beardo, has stated that the aim is for the Ciudad Deportiva to respond to the current needs of local sport and to remain a reference space for clubs, athletes and families. The works will be carried out over the coming months, according to the mayor, who was accompanied by the councillor for Sports, Alejandro Galán.
