{
  "id": 6319412,
  "title": "Benalmadena schools get summer makeover as 4,482 pupils prepare to return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/benalmadena-schools-get-summer-makeover-as-4-482-pupils-prepare-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T19:49:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/08/benalmadena-schools-get-summer-makeover-as-4482-pupils-prepare-to-return/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "More than 4,400 pupils in Benalmadena are set to return to their public Infant and Primary schools this summer, greeted with upgraded facilities, enhanced safety measures, and improved school entrances. The town's maintenance teams have been busy over the summer months, tackling a comprehensive list of tasks, including painting, plumbing repairs, new flooring, electrical work, landscaping, and the installation of new benches. A grand total of 4,482 students will reap the benefits of this extensive renovation as they enter the 2026/27 school year.\n\nAmong the most significant projects was the replacement of 380 lighting points with energy-efficient LED units, aligning the schools' lighting with current regulations. In addition to lighting upgrades, comprehensive cleaning and pressure washing have taken place both inside the schools and in the areas surrounding them. This has ensured that the schools are spotless and ready to welcome back the students.\n\nFire safety has been a key focus in several schools, with CEIP Poeta Salvador Rueda receiving the most substantial investment of €45,000. This funding is allocated for the installation of advanced fire detection and protection equipment, signage, fire extinguishers, and other necessary safety measures. Beyond what can be seen, three new contracts have been established to cover fire protection systems, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and legionella prevention. Each educational center will be equipped with an AED, and CEIP El Tomillar will be fortunate enough to have a second device. Regular water testing, cleaning of water tanks, and quarterly checks of taps and drinking fountains will be carried out, ensuring the health and safety of the students and staff.\n\nEarlier this year, Benalmadena also made strides in improving comfort during extreme heat periods. Measures were taken to ensure that students are safely able to enter the schools. Traffic signs, pedestrian crossings, road markings, parking areas, and accessibility points around 21 educational centers have been meticulously inspected. Damaged road markings will be repainted, and signs replaced or upgraded as needed. Assistance has been provided by the Local Police and mobility teams. This effort builds upon previous changes at El Tomillar, where new traffic arrangements created a dedicated school-time drop-off area and 16 additional parking spaces, easing the flow of parents and students during the school day.\n\nThese comprehensive improvements mean that families can look forward to the new school year with anticipation. Inside and outside the classroom, a host of upgrades are set to create a more comfortable, safe, and efficient learning environment for Benalmadena's young learners.",
  "summary": "More than 4,400 children in Benalmadena are heading back to public Infant and Primary schools with much upgraded facilities, new […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}