The installation and renovation of artificial turf on municipal fields is making strong progress in several Spanish locations, with firm contracts awarded, open tenders, and specific construction schedules. The modernization aims to increase availability, reduce maintenance costs, and strengthen the player safety.
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Viana do Bolo, Almazán and Torrejón de Ardoz have activated projects with detailed budgets and actions, including renewed drains, irrigation systems, complete equipment, and improvements to access and road surfaces. In common, they seek more durable surfaces and a intensive use all year round.
Vitoria-Gasteiz: works awarded in Olaranbe (field 3)
The Governing Board has awarded the artificial turf renovation from field 3 of Olaranbe to Mondo Ibérica, SA, for 385.932 euros (VAT included)The contract sets a period of 12 weeks from the staking out report after reducing the initially planned period by four weeks, an aspect that meant additional punctuation in the assessment.
The current mat has reached the end of its useful life and will be replaced with a carpet of high density polyethylene, with fibers in light and dark green tones to enhance the aesthetics. In addition, the project incorporates band expansion to give more space to the bench area, the goal substitution and a new protection network on the north end.
The performances are completed with the replacement of perimeter gutters and the installation of a six-gun irrigation system, measures aimed at maintaining consistent performance and reducing the risk of injury. The intervention is part of the municipal plan to modernize 21 fields with an estimated global investment of 3,6 million, with the commitment to address two installations per year until 2027 after the recent performance in San Martín.
Viana do Bolo: change to synthetic surface in As Carrelas
The Municipality of Viana do Bolo has started the tender to transform the As Carrelas field into latest generation artificial grass, with a budget of 492.964,61 euros (VAT included)The intervention includes the leveling of the land, new drainage system to prevent flooding and automated irrigation with a tank and pressure group.
The project includes the placement of ball nets behind the goals, new perimeter railings and complete sports equipment (goals and benches). A soccer field 11 regulatory and two transversal fields of soccer 7, optimizing its use for training and competitions. The estimated construction time is six months since the beginning.
Almazán: Urgent tender for a new artificial turf field
The Almazán City Council has reactivated, as a matter of urgency, the in the La Arboleda sports complex, with a budget of 733.811 EurosThe first tender was unsuccessful and now the council requires award before December 1 as the work is co-financed.
The design provides for a playing field of 100 x 64 meters, with a base of gravel and a layer of asphalt agglomerate on which the grass will be laid. A water evacuation network, irrigation system and the renovation of equipment (goals, benches, scoreboard) in addition to safety nets behind the goals. This is a state-of-the-art mat that, in the medium term, will be complemented by mobile bleachers and artificial lighting.
Torrejón de Ardoz: renovation of the lawn in Las Veredillas
Within the tenth phase of the Plan for the Adaptation and Improvement of Sports Facilities, Torrejón de Ardoz has undertaken the renovation of the turf at the Las Veredillas municipal field, in a package of actions valued at 690.000 Euros for this stage. In all phases, the investment exceeds Two millions of euros, with improvements to several of the city's sports complexes.
The plan includes complementary actions such as mobile bleachers At the Antonio Samaranch sports center, painting work is being carried out at various centers and sports flooring is being renovated at several facilities. The municipal strategy seeks to strengthen the network of facilities in order to maintain a competitive level and expand the access to sports practice.
Common features in the projects
The files analyzed converge on several lines: surfaces with high traffic and low maintenance, more efficient irrigation systems, better-sized drainage systems, and updated equipment for matches and training. The trend is towards synthetic mats turf with straight and actions that prioritize safety and continuity of use.
The initiatives show a planning oriented to extend shelf life of the fields, reduce downtime and achieve operational savings without sacrificing game quality. Budgets, deadlines, and specific interventions are progressing at a good pace in several municipalities, with room to continue scaling up the modernization of the local sports network.
