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 limited space available due to the expansion of Eibar's urban area created challenges for the club. In 1998, they received financial support from the local council and the Liga de Fútbol Profesional to undertake a comprehensive renovation project at Ipurua.