Cooperation Agreement for School Facilities Improvement in Barlovento

Overview

The Canary Islands' Education, Professional Training, Sports, and Physical Activity Department has officially published a cooperation agreement with the Barlovento Town Hall to enhance facilities at the local school.

The agreement, signed on December 30, 2025, commits the regional government to provide €486,158.58 in funding for:

• Building a protective cover over the school's sports court
• Upgrading walls
• Repairing the existing sports surface

Project Goals

This project aims to:

• Create a safer, more versatile space for students and community sports activities
• Allow use regardless of weather conditions

"This initiative exemplifies the regional government's strategy of working closely with local authorities to modernize and improve educational infrastructure across the islands."

Responsibilities and Implementation

The agreement details responsibilities for both parties:

• The regional government will oversee funding and technical supervision
• The town hall will handle contracting and execution following legal procedures

Works are expected to finish by March 30, 2027.

The cooperation also establishes:

• A monitoring committee
• Strict guidelines for transparency, reporting, and possible project modifications

Significance

As infrastructure plays a crucial role in quality education, this initiative highlights how regional and local administrations in the Canary Islands are actively collaborating to:

• Ensure safer, more modern schools
• Meet national safety and accessibility standards

This project reflects ongoing efforts to support educational success and community well-being through targeted investments.