Caserta – It won't be a simple maintenance, but a real rebirth. The Swimming Stadium of Caserta, closed to the public and athletes since last April due to serious safety concerns, is preparing to undergo a major renovation that will change its appearance and functionality.
Provincial technicians have already put the final design down on paper. Construction is expected to last between six and eight months and aims to provide the city with an "efficient, safe, and sustainable" facility. Reopening is scheduled for the 2026/27 season.
The situation: a "disastrous" degradation and the inevitable closure
Provincial President Anacleto Colombiano, who inherited management of the already closed plant, painted a blunt picture of the situation. "I personally conducted numerous inspections with the technicians," Colombiano said, "and the conditions are, for the sake of expression, disastrous.
I'm saying this not as a president, but as a coach and industry professional. We're not interested in stopgap solutions to gain a few weeks; the absolute priority is the safety of athletes and their families. Resolving these problems requires sacrifice, and I'm aware of the difficulties for sports clubs, but there was no other way."
The president also dismisses any political controversy, calling it "campaign-style profiteering." "There's nothing political here. I'm used to working in silence. The only priority is the safety of the people."
The project: from the systems to the tanks, a 360-degree intervention
The restructuring plan is broad and detailed, and will affect every aspect of the facility.
Pools and structures: We will begin with the renovation of the pools and adjacent rooms.
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Building and roofing: The external structure will be secured by treating the metal trusses and waterproofing the panels. The old and no longer functional buildings will be demolished.
Systems: The core of the project will be the complete replacement of the water filtration system, with new pipes, pumps, and tanks. The electrical and lighting systems will also be completely redone, along with the air treatment system and the heating system for regulating the water and changing room temperatures.
Environmental and economic sustainability: the management issue
A key aspect of the project is sustainability. The existing photovoltaic system will be recommissioned, and the creation of a self-consumption group to reduce energy costs will be considered.
Regarding costs, the Colombian president issued a clear warning regarding future management, highlighting an unsustainable economic paradox: "The management of a facility like this has costs that exceed one million euros per year, compared to revenues of approximately three hundred thousand.
It is no longer acceptable for anyone to consider using the facility without contributing to its costs. Alongside the renovations, a serious reflection on a sustainable management model will be needed so that the Swimming Stadium can once again become a lasting asset for the entire community.
The challenge is therefore twofold: not only to restore Caserta to a safe, cutting-edge swimming center, but also to ensure its rebirth is economically sound and sustainable.
Comments (1)
It's important to renovate the swimming stadium, but I hope the costs aren't too high for the community. Safety is paramount, but a clear and sustainable management plan is also needed.