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Elda Reopens Wooden Pavilion with Increased Capacity After Four Years of Renovation

The sports facility on Avenida de las Olimpiadas in Elda is operational again, now featuring 637 seats and improved accessibility.

Image of a modern sports hall with individual seating and LED lighting.
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Image of a modern sports hall with individual seating and LED lighting.

The Wooden Pavilion in Elda, located on Avenida de las Olimpiadas, has reopened almost four years after a partial stand collapse, now offering a capacity for 637 spectators and renovated facilities.

Almost four years after a stand collapsed during a gymnastics championship, the Elda City Council has announced the reopening of the Wooden Pavilion. This sports facility, located on Avenida de las Olimpiadas, is operational again following extensive renovation work that included upgrading the stands, foundation, and playing court.
The pavilion was closed after a partial collapse of the bleachers during the Spanish Fitkid Championship, a discipline combining gymnastics, dance, and acrobatics. During the event, two pillars of the building gave way, causing part of the stand to collapse. Approximately 20 children and several adults were in the area at the time. Fortunately, no one was trapped, and only four minors sustained minor injuries, as confirmed then by the Provincial Fire Consortium and the Elda City Council.
The completed works have reinforced the venue's foundation, creating a firm and secure floor on which new individual seating modules have been installed. The capacity now reaches 637 seats, an increase of nearly 200 spectators compared to the old bleachers.
Additionally, a new changing room pavilion has been built, fully adapted to accessibility standards, making it easier for people with reduced mobility to use. These new facilities also incorporate ventilation systems to prevent condensation and humidity, as well as LED lighting, which improves energy efficiency and provides more uniform illumination.
During the renovation, other actions were carried out, such as sealing small cracks in the facade, with the aim of offering a fully functional space for the city's sports clubs. A new, more modern and safer playing court has also been installed, featuring details with the city's flag colors and the heraldic shield of Elda at its center.
It is worth noting that, in parallel, the Department of Investments and Public Space is carrying out renovation work on the perimeter wall of the old Pepico Amat. These actions are part of the municipal plan to revitalize this important sports enclave located on Avenida de las Olimpiadas, which, along with the Juan Carlos Verdú Pavilion, the Blue Court, and the Annex Field, forms a key sports area open to all citizens.

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