The "Spartak" stadium in the Podilsky district of Kyiv is being renovated.
In the Podilsky district of the capital, the restoration of the "Spartak" educational and sports facility is ongoing. The facility, which was transferred from state ownership to municipal ownership last year, is being renovated. Deputy Head of the Kyiv City Administration, Olena Govorova, stated that the interior group and fence, as well as a street workout sports area, are scheduled to be completed by the end of the month.
In the Podilsky district of Kyiv, the "Spartak" educational and sports base is being actively restored. The facility, which transferred from state to municipal ownership of the city at the end of 2023 year, is located in this district. According to Elena Govorova, Deputy Head of the Kyiv City Administration for the implementation of self-government powers, the finishing touches on the entrance group and fence, as well as the installation of a street workout area, are planned to be completed by the end of October, with the support of Kyiv City Council deputies.
Olena Govorova emphasized that restoring "Spartak" is an investment not only in infrastructure, but also in the health of Kyiv residents, the development of sports, and the rehabilitation of veterans. Currently, a number of important works have been completed at the base, including major repairs to the heating system, repair of changing rooms, common areas, and the athletics hall, opening of a weight and cardio training room, waterproofing of the stands roof, restoration of the natural surface of the multifunctional field with own funds, repair of the hotel for athletes, installation of external lighting on the stadium grounds, and installation of outdoor strength training equipment. and major repairs to fire suppression systems.
Additionally, with funds outside the budget, a rehabilitation center for athletes and veterans has been restored and opened. Currently, the visual and semantic identity of the sports facility is being updated, specifically by removing outdated symbols so that the complex is associated with the name of a famous Roman gladiator – a symbol of strength, freedom, and struggle.
For informational purposes: the "Spartak" stadium was built in 1934 year. The area includes a football field with stands for 5 thousand seats, playing fields, sections for throwing javelin, discus, hammer, and spear, 2 closed sports halls, a sauna, a closed swimming pool (lane length – 25 m), and a hotel with 150 rooms.