Sportowy Golaj – design description

The plan named „Sportowy Golaj” encompasses thorough revitalization of Poznan’s dilapidated Olimpia sports complex. Left unmaintained for decades by previous owner (police forces), the main stadium was taken over by the municipality in 2014 for upgrades.

Entire project was launched by five sporting associations: PSŻ Poznań, Park Tenisowy Olimpia, Patrioci Poznań, Gravity Racing Poznań and Endusport. Main stadium and secondary facilities are to allow professional conditions to host events in motorcycle speedway, American football, gravity cycling, tennis and others.

The project, despite some opposition, was widely supported by citizens in the Civic Budget vote in 2013 and 2014, resulting in public investment of PLN 9.7m ($2.64m /€2.4m) over 2014-2015. By 2016 it should be available for use as professional stadium, even if not entirely ready. Suggested capacity stands at 6,000, but may differ in the final outcome.