Austria Lustenau opens a new stadium: friendly game with FCA!

Austria Lustenau opens a new stadium: friendly game with FCA!

Lustenau, Österreich - On July 19, the new Reichshof Stadium in Lustenau will be ceremoniously opened. As part of a friendly against FC Augsburg, who is trained by ex-DFB star Sandro Wagner, the club celebrates an important milestone in its club history. The event, described by Austria Lustenau as "firm among friends", is of great symbolism for both the players and fans. The long -term relationship between the supporters of both clubs is celebrated on this special day, as [OE24] reports.

The longing for a modern stadium in Lustenau has existed since the 1990s. The existing Reichshof Stadium, built in 1951 and several times, no longer fulfills the necessary standards for the Bundesliga. Therefore, the association was denied the license for the highest division. In order to continue to be able to offer professional football, crucial changes are now necessary. The construction of the stadium should not only meet modern requirements, but also consolidate the identity and tradition of the association. A concept to renew the old stadium through the Austria village can already be planned, as can be read on the [Austria-Lustenau] website.

chronology and challenges in the new stadium building

A chronology of recent years shows the challenges associated with the new stadium building. The process began with the first feasibility study between 2011 and 2016, followed by a required general planning and the first concrete discussions in the following years. In November 2022, the State Administrative Court of Vorarlberg finally granted the final building notice after an objection was withdrawn by residents. The start of construction is scheduled for November 2023.

• November 2022: Financed building notice.
• October 2022: considerations for an alternative stadium during the conversion.
• juni-juli 2022: parishes decide on the planning services.
• March 2022: Bundesliga approved temporary exception.
• April 2021: license refused due to the non -Bundesliga stadium.

Austria compared to other countries

In another context, it can be seen that Austria remains behind other European countries in the area of ​​new stadium buildings. According to a report by the [KURIER], 74 large football stadiums were built in 17 member associations between 2009 and 2018, but Austria has not built a comparable stadium since the euro in 2008. The Allianz Stadium in Vienna, opened in 2016, has a capacity of 28,600 spectators, which is relatively low in a European comparison.