Matters were complicated by the fact that the urban area of Eibar had spread westwards and severely restricted space to the north of the ground. The club received funding in 1998 from the local council and Liga de Fútbol Profesional and started a project to completely remodel Ipurua.
The expansion of the city of Eibar westward significantly reduced available space to the north of the football field, complicating matters. In 1998, the club received funding from both the local government and the Liga de Fútbol Profesional to undertake a complete renovation project for Ipurua.