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  • Tenero Swimming Centre

    Tenero Swimming Centre

    The days of the old swimming facilities at the CST youth and competitive sports centre are over. The needs of young and elite aquatics athletes are constantly increasing. With the CHF 91.8 million investment approved by the Federal Assembly in 2021, Switzerland is setting an example for top-level promotion and sustainable development. The new replacement building will raise the CST to a new level as a central centre of excellence for swimming, artistic swimming, water polo, water jumping and ski freestyle.

    Modern concept
    Simply renovating the outdated facilities proved to be uneconomical and not future-proof. The planning therefore favours a complete new build in two construction phases. Firstly, a multifunctional indoor swimming pool will be built, which will define new training standards with an Olympic pool including a lifting floor, whirlpools, ice bath and comprehensive diagnostics area. This will be followed by the renovation of the outdoor facilities, including a modern training pool and landing area for freestyle skiing. Completion is scheduled for 2029, until then operations for athletes will be secured.

    Focus on sustainable and versatile infrastructure
    The Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics attaches great importance to sustainability in construction. The swimming centre is being built in accordance with SNBS and MINERGIE-ECO guidelines, optimised for life cycle costs and energy efficiency. The architecture by Studio Burkhardt and Stücheli Pestalozzi Schiratzki is characterised by its transparency, spaciousness and integration into the park landscape. Art and material aesthetics are also part of the new building, as a sensitive art-in-building concept creates identity for the location.

    A milestone for Swiss sport and the region
    With the laying of the foundation stone and prominent guests such as Olympic medallist Noè Ponti, the project promises not only international training standards, but also innovative event and training opportunities in water sports. The CST remains a pioneer in the promotion of young talent and will become a hub for cross-generational sports development in Switzerland.

  • Foundation stone laid for the modern swimming centre in Tenero

    Foundation stone laid for the modern swimming centre in Tenero

    The new swimming centre at CST, a renowned institution for youth sports, will revolutionise the centre of swimming in Switzerland. The existing outdoor facilities, including the 50-metre pool and diving towers, which have reached the end of their useful life, will be complemented by a state-of-the-art indoor swimming pool. This new centre will not only meet current needs, but will also set new standards in sports training and competition preparation.

    Laying of the foundation stone as a symbolic moment
    The ceremonial laying of the foundation stone on 15 May 2024 marks the start of construction work on the new indoor swimming pool. This event will be attended by important personalities such as Ticino Cantonal Councillor Marina Carobbio Guscetti, FOSPO Director Matthias Remund and BBL Deputy Director Martin Frösch. Also present will be Noè Ponti, an Olympic medallist, who will emphasise the importance of this new facility for the Swiss swimming community.

    The indoor swimming pool, which is scheduled for completion in mid-2027, will include an Olympic pool with a moving floor, a diving pool and a swimming channel. Additional facilities such as whirlpools, an ice bath and specialised areas for regeneration and strength training will complete the offer. Once the indoor swimming pool has been opened, the existing outdoor pool will also be renovated and extended to include a landing area for freestyle skiing.

    Visionary planning and long-term goals
    With an investment volume of CHF 91.8 million, approved by the Federal Assembly at the end of 2021, the swimming centre in Tenero will become a central hub for the development of swimming in Switzerland. The planned facilities are designed to optimally prepare athletes for national and international competitions while also supporting scientific research and performance diagnostics.

    The opening of the indoor swimming pool and the subsequent realisation of the outdoor facilities will transform the CST into a top destination for athletes and teams from all over the world, thus strengthening Switzerland’s position in the international sporting arena.