Leganés begins transforming Solagua into a major sports and leisure complex

The project covers an area of 88,500 square metres, although this first phase will occupy around 38,800. The rest of the land is reserved for future expansions that could add new facilities and sports disciplines.

One of the main attractions will be the summer area. The plan includes three outdoor pools, one of which will be a wave pool, as well as a recreational pool and a children's pool. These will be surrounded by about 14,500 square metres of sunbathing and green areas.

The new sports building will be nearly 7,000 square metres and will operate year-round. Inside, there will be two indoor pools, a gym, changing rooms, two activity rooms, a spinning room, and a large wellness area with a spa, jacuzzi, sauna, and Turkish bath.

The complex will also feature a hospitality building of about 1,000 square metres and a car park with 145 spaces. The project includes new access points and a rooftop photovoltaic installation to reduce the site's energy consumption.

The works have been awarded for 10.6 million euros and are scheduled to take 24 months. If the timeline is met, Leganés will regain in two years one of the most memorable sports venues for several generations of residents.

For decades, Solagua was one of the landmark swimming pools in the south of Madrid, but it closed in 2009 and its facilities deteriorated until they were demolished. Its reconstruction is not just about recreating the old summer pool, but about turning the former site into a complex that can operate all year round.

The start of construction brings to an end years of projects and announcements around a facility closely tied to the city's memory. When it reopens, Solagua will have little in common with the venue that closed 17 years ago: it will be a space where swimming, sport, family leisure, dining, and wellness activities come together.