Reconstruction of sport and leisure centre

By project InterRevita

Published on 13 January 2025

Lithuania

Vidurio ir vakarų Lietuvos regionas

Šilutė

About this good practice

It was necessary to increase the attractiveness of the municipality both in terms of living and business development in it. Šilutė district municipality is an active, sporting municipality, where there is a sports school, sports clubs and other institutions engaged in sports activities. However, all activities were scattered in different institutions, the infrastructure was not created to prepare professional athletes. For this reason, it was decided to renovate the sports and leisure center in Šilutė. The main sports practiced in the municipality are: basketball, football, judo, boxing, rowing, athletics. Taking into account the needs and the general situation of occupancy of the premises, a technical project was prepared in the municipality, providing all the necessary sports spaces, spaces for competitions, etc. events, premises for rehabilitation, massages.
the result is the creation of a multifunctional attraction for active recreation and sports the center for the whole family, using the existing natural resources and the city's sports and entertainment infrastructure, promotes inbound tourism by creating high-quality infrastructure for the development of active tourism. After the implementation of the Project, 5,700 additional tourists are attracted annually, and 15 new jobs have been created.

Resources needed

The total amount of funds for the reconstruction of the Sport and lesure centre - 8,000,000 Eur.

Evidence of success

The renovation of the sports and leisure house has increased the choice of the city's residents due to the wider swamp sports. The growing number of visitors allows us to assume that the complex is competitive not only in the district and local significance, but also in the regional mindset, it attracts tourists from all over Lithuania.
The administration has created conditions for the functioning of highly qualified sports coaches who can train high-performance athletes.

Potential for learning or transfer

The reconstruction of the Šilutė district municipality Sport and Leisure Centre provides a strong example of resourceful and sustainable urban redevelopment. This practice demonstrates potential for learning and transfer in the topics such as:
- Sustainable development - Choosing to reconstruct an existing building rather than constructing a new one highlights a commitment to sustainability by maximizing the use of existing resources.
- Tourism promotion - By establishing a center of attraction for active leisure, the project promotes inbound tourism, showcasing how sports and recreation infrastructure can also drive local economic growth.
- Multifunctionality and inclusivity - Creating Sport and Leisure Centre provides an attractive environment for residents of all ages.
Key transferable aspects include securing funding for renovation projects, integrating energy-efficient solutions, and ensuring multifunctional spaces that serve diverse community groups.