by Maximiliano Crocamo
Interview: Elisa Lodi, Councilor for Real Estate Heritage and Sports
The Municipality of Trieste has presented a multi-year investment plan for public sports facilities totaling approximately €36.23 million, covering works completed in 2024–2025 (about €7.23 million), projects currently under way (about €16.85 million), and interventions scheduled for 2026 (about €12.15 million). The program was announced by Councilor for Sport Elisa Lodi.
Among the largest planned projects is the Stadio Grezar athletics facility, which will receive €2 million in regional funding for track resurfacing, lighting upgrades, and renovation of the stands. Works are scheduled to begin in April 2026, divided into two separate phases, with completion estimated within five months, weather permitting.
At the Impianto Ferrini in Ponziana, €1.2 million in regional funding will cover replacement of the playing surface, while an additional €1.9 million has been secured for the renovation of changing rooms, stands, and ticketing facilities.
The Impianto Draghicchio in Cologna will receive four 30-meter floodlight towers at a cost of €1.2 million, financed entirely by municipal funds, with works scheduled to begin in May 2026. Tennis court resurfacing at the same facility has a total budget of €213,000, co-financed by the Region (€142,402.70) and the Municipality (€70,597.30).
Two major new facilities are also progressing through PNRR and regional funding: the indoor sports center in Via Frausin (€5,325,387.39) and the Cittadella dello Sport in Barcola (€5,676,467.11).
The Pala Rubini arena has applied for €3,686,000 in regional funding under Regional Law 20/2020 for roof replacement and fire safety upgrades. According to a handwritten annotation on the official document, a funding decision is expected by July 2026.
