Education allocates €500,000 to roof CEIP Pájara’s sports field

The Canary Islands Government’s Department of Education, Vocational Training, Physical Activity and Sports has awarded a contract worth €521,685.25 to roof the school’s outdoor court.

Government Initiative

The funding is part of the High‑Temperature Adaptation Plan, which aims to improve the usability of outdoor sports facilities during periods of extreme heat and solar radiation.

“These investments respond to a growing need in our schools for protected spaces that shield students and staff from heat and UV exposure, allowing educational and sporting activities to continue under better conditions,” said Poli Suárez, head of the department.

The new roof at CEIP Pájara joins similar projects already scheduled across Fuerteventura and the other islands, contributing to a broader strategy to create more sustainable, comfortable and safe learning environments in schools and secondary institutes.

The High‑Temperature Adaptation Plan, funded with over €30 million since 2024, comprises eight action lines:

• Environmental condition assessments of schools
• Creation of pleasant, shaded spaces
• Naturalization of school grounds
• Installation of cooling systems
• Deployment of renewable energy solutions
• Immediate mitigation measures
• Climate‑change training for staff and students
• Protocols for extreme‑heat episodes

“These investments are a significant boost for schools, whose courtyards and courts are essential daily spaces for the educational community,” noted Iván G. Carro, Director General of Infrastructure and Equipment for the Canary Islands Government.

Municipal Repairs

In parallel, the Pájara Town Council has carried out urgent repairs on the school’s roof after detecting leaks. Work began on 22 April and includes waterproofing, remediation of damaged elements, and removal of loose materials.

The council explained that the repairs aim to correct the identified pathologies and prevent them from worsening, as they affect teaching spaces and pose a risk of material detachment.

“The intervention was processed as a priority after a technical assessment of the damage,” said Alexis Alonso, Councillor for Urban Planning, Works and head of the Technical Office.

Adelaida Batista, the municipal Councillor for Education, added that the work “provides a real response to a genuine need of the school and its families.” Mayor Alejandro Jorge emphasized that the governing team’s priority is to offer high‑quality educational facilities for the municipality’s students.