Sturm Graz plans mega stadium: 150 million euros for the future!
Sturm Graz plans mega stadium: 150 million euros for the future!
Graz, Österreich - The focus is on the discussion about building a new stadium for the Sturm Graz football club. The construction costs for a new arena, which should offer space for up to 25,000 fans, are estimated at around 100 million euros. An essential point is the ambiguity of the use of 50 million euros, which are raised in this context. In the conversations, the possible further development of the Graz city infrastructure is intensively discussed. According to Kleine Zeitung could be ready to subsidize the project with 80 to 90 million euros.
The city of Graz plans to contribute 30 million euros. Furthermore, it is discussed that Sturm Graz could also contribute to financing financially dependent on the operator concept. It is interesting that no large sponsor or investor is currently in prospect, which also makes the planning challenging. Tebbich said that the construction costs could be portable together with the city, country and clubs. The project is not only regarded as a new stadium building, but as a vision for the second largest city in Austria.
infrastructure and added value
A central concern of the new multifunctional infrastructure is the creation of an added value for both football clubs such as Sturm Graz and Gak as well as for the city and the country. The value creation caused by the project could be in the millions. A final commitment from city and country will be sought as the next step. The construction period is expected to be at least four years, and the stadium question has been unclear in Graz for years.
The fact that the Merkur Arena did not meet the UEFA criteria for Champions League games in the previous season. As a result, Sturm Graz could play again in Klagenfurt if the qualification is successful. If, on the other hand, the team fails in play-off, it would be possible to hold the Europa League league phase in Graz.
EU funding and urban development
Graz is also involved in the implementation of various EU-funded projects in parallel to the stadium plans. In this context, the department for climate protection coordination and funding projects of the city building directorate is responsible for strategically superordinate projects. Originally known under the name "Unit for EU programs and international collaborations", its task is to promote integrated urban development and mobility. These projects are often supported by the European Fund for Regional Development (EFRE), which serves as a reliable project partner for Graz, in particular for future -oriented cities in Europe (Graz Stadt,) Graz EU projects).Since 1996, the city has gained valuable experiences in the implementation of city and urban development projects, which has established Graz as a hub for Eastern and Southeast Europe. Cooperation and exchange play a major role in these initiatives, which could also benefit the development of the stadium project.
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