The Brașov City Hall announced a partnership with the Ion Țiriac Foundation to build a new sports complex on the site of the former Noua Swimming Pool, according to an official press release issued on August 3, 2026. The Local Council of Brașov approved the technical and economic indicators for the project, with the municipality committing an investment of approximately 14.5 million lei.
Brașov City Hall and Ion Țiriac Foundation Partner for Noua Sports Complex
The upcoming sports hub is designed to complement a local ice rink project and will introduce dedicated training spaces for judo and fencing, according to municipal documents. City officials stated that the complex aims to serve as the municipality’s largest sports base dedicated to children under the age of 14, based on reporting from bizbrașov.ro. Mayor George Scripcaru explained that the initiative divides responsibilities between the partners for both financial contributions and implementation.
Did you know? Ion Țiriac has discussed developing this sports infrastructure in Brașov for years, frequently pointing to bureaucratic hurdles as the primary cause for financing delays, according to historical background cited in the municipal announcements.
Multi-Sport Fields, Accessibility, and Blue-Green Landscape Integration
Beyond combat sports facilities, the blueprint for the Noua district features fields for minifootball, basketball, and various other athletic activities. The design incorporates a multifunctional sports field built with accessibility provisions for people with disabilities, alongside children’s playgrounds, a running track, a bicycle track, pedestrian walkways, and designated relaxation zones.
The landscape concept introduces a “green-blue” architecture model that integrates and reshapes an existing local water stream. According to the City Hall statement, the entire layout will sit within a green space featuring trees, ornamental vegetation, shading elements, an automated irrigation system, modern lighting, and video surveillance.
Mayor George Scripcaru Outlines Municipal Strategy and External Funding
Mayor George Scripcaru detailed the division of labor for the two primary objectives in the Noua area, noting that the first objective involves the ice rink built alongside the Ion Țiriac Foundation. The second objective covers the wider public domain transformation into a recreation space for families and residents.
“We are trying, in parallel, to obtain funding for the development of this public area,” Scripcaru stated in the official release, emphasizing the goal to create an accessible environment for the entire family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where will the new Brașov sports complex be located?
A: The complex will be built on the site of the former Noua Swimming Pool in Brașov, according to the City Hall.
Q: How much is the Brașov City Hall investing in the project?
A: The municipality approved technical indicators for an investment of approximately 14.5 million lei.
Q: Which foundation is partnering with the municipality?
A: The Ion Țiriac Foundation is partnering with the Brașov City Hall on the ice rink and related sports infrastructure, according to official statements.
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