The company Mare Nostrumbased in Ibizaand delegations in Formentera, Madrid and Zaragoza, has been selected to assume the safety coordination of the remodeling works of the new municipal stadium La Romareda, an ambitious project of the Zaragoza City Council that is part of Spain’s preparations to host the 2030 World Cup. This award places the company founded by Ignacio Barrios at the center of a project valued at more than 151 million euros.
According to the resolution of the Contracting Committee, Mare Nostrum obtained the best score after the feasibility analysis and the criteria established in the bidding process.. Con una propuesta sólida, la empresa se adjudicó el contrato por 140.399,28 euros, IVA no incluido.
A stadium fit for the 2030 World Cup
The La Romareda project, designed by architect César Azkarate and consultancy firm IDOM, will transform the Zaragoza soccer field into a world-class stadium. With a capacity for 43,110 spectators, which can be adjusted to 42,119 during World Cup matches, the venue will have advanced facilities and flexibility for international events and concerts.
Among the innovations are VIP areas, accessibility for people with reduced mobility and specific spaces for the press, which at World Cup events will have capacity for more than 1,200 journalists.
Mare Nostrum, a key security back-up
Mare Nostrum’s role will be fundamental in guaranteeing safety during the different phases of construction and, subsequently, in the operation of the stadium. This award represents an important recognition of the work of the Ibizan company, which has demonstrated its technical and economic solvency in high-level projects. The construction of the new Gol Sur will begin in February 2025 and will be followed by the demolition of the current stadium in July of the same year, with a view to having the new Romareda ready for the 2027-2028 season. Mare Nostrum will play a key role in meeting the strict deadlines and safety standards required for the project.
A historic opportunity for Ibizan talent
This award not only reinforces the national projection of Mare Nostrum, but also highlights the potential of Ibiza’s companies to participate in large-scale projects. With its participation in La Romareda, Mare Nostrum joins a collective effort that will position Spain as a benchmark in the 2030 World Cup, while representing the talent and capacity of the Pitiusas Islands in the international arena.
