A new infrastructural step forward in Slovenian football: everything is ready for a €1.1 million stadium investment in Velenje
Photo: Mestna občina Velenje
Perhaps we really have a lot of problems with the pitches across the country in Slovenia this year, but in terms of infrastructure, steps forward are being made. Not long ago, a new football center was opened in Preddvor, where Maribor will soon visit in the cup. Before that, Portoval in Novem mestu was renovated, and a new, modern sports facility is expected to rise in Šiška, among other developments. Construction work will also begin in Velenje, where the renovation of the rather dilapidated stadium Ob jezeru, home to the second division club Rudar, will take place.
As announced by the Velenje city municipality, the work will start in the coming days and be completed by May 2025. The investment is worth 1.1 million euros, and the stadium will shine in a much more beautiful light after the renovation.
“In the coming days, we will begin the renovation of the Municipal Stadium Velenje by Škalsko Lake, during which we will increase the number of seats and arrange additional support facilities under the stands (changing rooms, restrooms, fitness), including restrooms for disabled individuals on the ground floor. Additionally, we will establish VIP stands and a communication center on the first floor. This project will enhance the safety of visitors and other stadium users and ensure accessibility for people with various limitations,” announced Municipality of Velenje.
In the mining town, where top-flight football was played for many years, they added: “For the project, we obtained co-financing from the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Slovenia in the amount of 500 thousand euros. In 2025, we plan to receive additional co-financing for the project from the Football Association of Slovenia and the Sports Foundation. The Municipal Stadium Velenje, one of the largest sports facilities in the city, which hosts numerous major sporting events, will be renovated in several phases due to financial demands. The continuation of the project also includes the construction of a new administrative building.”
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Author: editorial Football Planet