Benalmádena inaugurates the renovated Francisco Alarcón 'Isco' stadium

After an investment of 372,000 euros and three and a half months of work, Benalmádena inaugurates its renovated stadium named after one of its most illustrious sons, the footballer Francisco Alarcón 'Isco'. The field features new artificial turf and a series of comprehensive improvements demanded by local clubs and athletes, and will be ready for this Sunday to host the first matches.

"This municipal government has kept its word: modernizing this stadium and having it ready for the start of the season with the new installation of artificial turf, along with a series of actions resulting from joint work between administrations," emphasized Mayor Juan Antonio Lara, who also thanked the investment effort of the Junta de Andalucía, which contributed 200,000 of the 372,000 euros invested, and whose regional delegate for Tourism, Culture and Sport in Málaga, Carlos García, was present at the premiere.

The renovation affected irrigation, stands, locker rooms, hot water, lighting, and flooring

"We have undertaken a long-awaited and promised action for years by previous governments, a renovation that never arrived; now, the municipal field has new artificial turf, new lighting, hot water, and many other investments that modernize and dignify these important facilities," summarized the Councilor for Sports, Alejandro Carretero.

Hydraulic networks, bar, and other improvements

The works also included the installation of six irrigation cannons replacing the existing sprinklers and the installation of a new pressure group; the underground placement of existing surface conduits and wiring for scoreboards and electricity, and improvements in the locker room modules and in the stands.

In parallel, the water collection and connection to the sewage network have been improved and a concrete block pavement has been installed on the north and west outer perimeter of the football field. Some of the removed artificial turf, which was in good condition, has also been reused on the southern outer side of the field. Similarly, the team benches have been refurbished, and the metal enclosures of the field have been renewed.

To all this will be added the new stadium bar, which will be completely remodeled; an action that, in Lara's words, "will round off the extensive array of improvements that have been carried out and have been demanded for years by the clubs of the municipality."