Foundation stone laid for the modern swimming centre in Tenero
The imminent laying of the foundation stone for the new swimming centre at the Centro Sportivo Tenero marks the start of an important chapter for Swiss swimming. The project, supported by the Federal Office of Sport and the Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics, promises state-of-the-art training conditions and comprehensive support for young talent.
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.