by InTrieste
Interview: Trieste Economic Development Councilor Everest Bertoli
In a decisive move to transform a long-standing civic aspiration into reality, the City of Trieste officially launched the approval process this morning for the construction and future management of the new Acquamarina swimming complex. The announcement came during a press conference held in the elegant Salotto Azzurro of City Hall, attended by Mayor Roberto Dipiazza, Economic Development Councilor Everest Bertoli, and Councillor for Public Works and Real Estate Policies, Elisa Lodi.
“This is a crucial step forward,” Mayor Dipiazza said. “With today’s decisions, we are finally unblocking the path to the realization of the Acquamarina pool. It will be an important gift to the city.” But the mayor was quick to underline a key challenge ahead: “Building it is one thing—managing it well is another matter entirely, and even more important.”
At the heart of the morning’s developments were two resolutions approved by the City Council. The first allocates €5.6 million to fund the project, following the Development Implementation Plan (DIP) approved in recent months. The second, coordinated by Councillor Lodi, lays the groundwork for a structured public-private partnership model that will define not only how the pool is built—but how it is run.
While architectural and technical specifics are still forthcoming, the new Acquamarina pool is expected to serve both recreational users and athletes, reinforcing Trieste’s reputation as a city committed to wellness, accessibility, and smart infrastructure.
“The Acquamarina facility is not just a public work,” said Lodi. “It’s part of a larger urban vision that combines quality of life, sustainability, and efficient public asset management.”
Officials hinted that public tenders for both construction and management could be issued within months. If all proceeds according to plan, Trieste’s coastline could welcome the next generation aquatic center in the near future.
As the city reaffirms its commitment to revitalizing public infrastructure, the Acquamarina project stands as a symbol of civic ambition—where blueprints meet public trust and promise.
