Tenero Swimming Centre
The Centro Sportivo Tenero is about to undergo a far-reaching transformation. With the replacement of the national swimming centre, the course is being set for a modern, sustainable and high-performance infrastructure in Swiss water sports.
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Simply renovating the outdated facilities proved to be uneconomical and not future-proof.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.