# Salvador municipal sports infrastructure expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/salvador-municipal-sports-infrastructure-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-25T14:00:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The municipal administration of Salvador is expanding sports infrastructure to meet high public demand. In October 2026, Mayor Bruno Reis announced plans to increase the capacity of the Arena Aquática Salvador from 1,000 to 3,000 spots by 2026 due to significant interest in free swimming lessons. This expansion is part of a broader development plan that includes a new aquatic arena in Rio Sena, expected to open in 2027, and a new sports complex in Paripe.

Concurrently, the city inaugurated the requalified Arena Turunga in the Vila Canária neighborhood. This project involved an investment of R$ 720,200 for synthetic grass, drainage, and lighting upgrades. Mayor Reis noted that this marks the 129th synthetic grass field delivered by the administration, with 33 additional fields under construction as part of a goal to provide 162 new arenas across the city.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Salvador inaugurates requalified Arena Turunga in Vila Canária

Salvador Mayor Bruno Reis inaugurated the requalified Arena Turunga in Vila Canária, marking the 129th synthetic grass field delivered by the city as part of a larger sports infrastructure initiative.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salvador-inaugurates-requalified-arena-turunga-in-vila-canria

### 2026-10-17: Salvador to expand Arena Aquática capacity to 3,000 spots

Salvador Mayor Bruno Reis announced that the Arena Aquática Salvador will expand its free swimming program to 3,000 spots by 2026 to meet high demand.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salvador-to-expand-arena-aqutica-capacity-to-3000-spots

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