Launch of the competitors for the Trèfle-Blanc ice rink

The Geneva departments of social cohesion and infrastructure introduced on Monday the launch of the architectural competitors for the development of the Trèfle-Blanc ice rink, in Lancy (GE). The sports activities area ought to open on the finish of 2028. The infrastructure will embody two ice surfaces, considered one of which has 8,500 seats.

A examine credit score of 11.7 million francs had already been voted final January by the Geneva Grand Council. This credit score made it attainable to attract up specs. Central significance was given to ‘the ideas of sustainable growth’. The constructing will even must be vitality environment friendly.

‘Applicant architectural companies are inspired to submit initiatives adopting in-depth reflections on the mixing of ecological supplies, on landscaping and on biodiversity’. Specific consideration will even be paid to using renewable energies produced on web site.

The Trèfle-Blanc undertaking goals to maneuver in direction of a impartial vitality steadiness. The ice rink may have the Genève-Servette Hockey Membership (GSHC) as its future resident membership. At present, the Eagles practice and play within the dilapidated Vernets ice rink, courting from the late Fifties.

Particulars on the operation of the long run infrastructure have additionally been included within the specs of the competitors, specifies the press launch from the State of Geneva. The rink may have the GSHC as the principle tenant, however will even must serve faculties, native golf equipment and most people.

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