Arroyo explained that in this first phase, “the immediate objective is to renovate the stands and changing rooms, to continue with the total renovation of the facilities in this legislature, which will be done in several phases and will mean the improvement of the pavement of the track and of enlightenment. "
The vice mayor recalled that "the track of Cartagena is more than 30 years old and although some investments have been made such as the improvement of the lawn and changing rooms, this infrastructure needs a greater investment and a comprehensive commitment that requires time" so which has explained that "will be executed with a major project, included in a preliminary draft and where the Department of Sports is finalizing the drafting of the project.
The Athletics track is the most used sports equipment in Cartagena where a dozen clubs and hundreds of users from the municipality and the region train, so Arroyo has insisted that “it is an infrastructure that Cartagena needs and that athletic clubs they deserve for the effort and success they achieve for Cartagena and its sport. ”
The vice mayor has highlighted the importance of sport, especially of base sport, not only for its health benefit but also as a school of values, to spread the culture of effort and respect for others and teamwork.
In addition, the link between sport and tourism is a great opportunity for urban tourism and seasonally adjusted.
So the investment in sports infrastructure, such as the running track, will allow Cartagena to be positioned within the calendar of major national and international sporting events.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena