# Spain municipal swimming pool upgrades > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spain-municipal-swimming-pool-upgrades > Updated: 2026-08-03T04:41:39.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In late July 2026 the Cheste City Council announced a €1.5 million overhaul of its municipal pool, funded by the national Ministry of Territorial Policy as part of aid for areas hit by the DANA storm. Work was slated to begin in September and last about nine to ten months, targeting structural defects, filtration, locker‑room modernisation and expanded surrounding grass areas. A few days later, reports from other Spanish municipalities showed a broader push to refurbish public pools. In Valladolid, a €57,987 contract completed a three‑month upgrade of the indoor Canterac pool, adding insulation and exterior carpentry to improve energy efficiency. Meanwhile, the town of Teis continued a €6.9 million reconstruction of its pool after a fire forced a four‑year closure, installing new hot‑water and filtration systems, waterproofing, structural reinforcement and a glass curtain‑wall façade, along with additional sports rooms and low‑energy electrical infrastructure. The projects aim for reopening at the start of the next swimming season. Together, these actions illustrate a nationwide effort by Spanish local authorities, supported by national funding, to modernise municipal swimming facilities, enhance safety and energy performance, and restore services disrupted by weather events or accidents. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: Spain renovates municipal swimming pools in Valladolid and Teis Valladolid’s Canterac pool received a €57,987 insulation upgrade, while Teis’s fire‑damaged pool undergoes a €6.9 million overhaul expected to reopen early next year. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-renovates-municipal-swimming-pools-in-valladolid-and-teis ### 2026-07-29: Cheste municipal pool renovation approved with €1.5 million funding Cheste will rebuild its municipal pool with €1.5 million funded by the national government after DANA damage; works begin September and target a 2027 opening. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cheste-municipal-pool-renovation-approved-with-15-million-funding --- Cite as: Spain municipal swimming pool upgrades. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spain-municipal-swimming-pool-upgrades