Project includes modernization of facilities and synthetic lawn, aiming to improve the experience of fans
The Barueri Arena, run by a company of Leila Pereira, is undergoing a renovation valued at $ 50 million. The project, which began in September, aims to modernize the stadium, previously criticized by coach Abel Ferreira due to his conditions.
The arena prepares to host the game between Palmeiras and Novorizontino by Paulista, scheduled for 8:30 pm on Saturday, due to a music event in the usual site.
According to the works, the works include the painting of the façade and internal areas, renovation and construction of bathrooms, modernization of cabins, locker rooms, press area, cabins, and replacing the chairs and update of LED lighting.
The installation of a synthetic lawn is also part of the project. Still ongoing, the reforms promise the completion of the fans, the bars, improvements in access to the stands and the installation of a partial coverage of the stadium.
For 2025, the implementation of a circular bus in testing is planned, which will facilitate the transportation of the metro station fans to the stadium, aiming to increase the presence of audiences, which was once only 16,000 fans on average.
The stadium infrastructure received special attention to solve the problem of rainwater accumulation, which caused flooding. “We built a water capture rail, where a pump transfers this water to a containment box of one million liters”declared Rafael Lucchesi, engineer responsible for the works at Ge.
The locker rooms were completely renewed, including meeting rooms, areas for the coaching staff, physiotherapy, clothing, ice tubs and heating spaces. The press area was also modernized, with the addition of a bench for accreditation, women’s bathroom and room for interviews to journalists after the games.
In the field, the exchange of the natural grass for synthetic, the installation of new chairs and the updating of the screens and the lighting system are the most visible changes. The installation of a new remittance of reflectors and a feasibility study for the coverage of part of the stands are still planned.
