April 29 – The Mayor of Zagreb, Tomislav Tomašević, alongside Deputy Mayors Danijela Dolenec and Luka Korlaet, laid the foundation stone to mark the beginning of construction works on the Kranjčevićeva Stadium in the Croatian capital.
The new venue, the first to be built in Zagreb in 55 years, will be constructed on the site of the old facility, with the current building work set to be levelled and rebuilt within a budget of €44million. Work is set to begin in the spring.
The venue will meet UEFA’s Category Four criteria, with four non-connected stands and 11,163 covered seats, and will be able to host international matches. The stadium will also play host Dinamo Zagreb while the club’s Maksimir Stadium is redeveloped.
“This is a historic day for Zagreb football. Since 1969, when the south stand of Maksimir was built, Zagreb hasn’t had a new stadium with four stands.
“For decades people have talked about it and many didn’t believe it would happen. But today, the work has begun. In 18 months, we will have a new stadium here in Kranjčevićeva, and by 2029, we will also have a new Maksimir”, said Mayor Tomašević.
In addition to the football field, the project will include a new 6,300m² city square, parking for over 400 vehicles, and facilities for athletes and fans.
A major focus is on sustainability, with plans for a 1MW solar power plant, aiming to make the stadium largely energy self-sufficient.
“With this project, we are achieving three great things – starting an urban transformation of the whole district, creating an architecturally valuable building, and providing a top venue not just for sport but also for concerts and other events,” added Deputy Mayor Korlaet.
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