Legnano’s new swimming pool enters the structural phase as Sportium oversees construction

Legnano’s new swimming pool has reached a decisive stage in its construction process. Six months after works began, the 'Ferdinando Villa' aquatic centre has entered its structural phase with the installation of the laminated timber beams that will support the roof of the main building.  

Manufactured in northern Italy’s Trentino–South Tyrol region, the wooden beams will cover the indoor area hosting the two swimming pools, the spectator grandstand and all technical and service spaces. The milestone marks tangible progress on a project that forms part of a broader strategy to upgrade the city’s public sports infrastructure.

“Construction is progressing fully in line with the agreed timeline,” said Giuseppe De Martino, Technical Director at Sportium, the Progetto CMR International Group company appointed as works director. “With the installation of the first beams, we are entering a crucial phase of the project. In the coming months, we will proceed with the installation of the pools and systems, with completion targeted for summer 2026.”  

The installation of the indoor pools is scheduled for February 2026 and will use the same construction technologies adopted for the Paris Olympic Games. This phase will be followed by the completion of electrical, mechanical and specialist systems. Works will then move to the outdoor facilities, including the refurbishment of the existing 50-metre pool, the creation of a water park with slides and the development of the summer solarium area.  

The new complex has been designed as a multifunctional indoor and outdoor sports facility, capable of serving both competitive swimming and recreational users. It will include two 25-metre indoor pools: an eight-lane competition pool and a four-lane training and warm-up pool, alongside a dedicated children’s pool. Additional features include new changing rooms, a 200-seat spectator stand, and a reception area with a bar.  Sustainability plays a central role in the project. The building has been designed to achieve high energy efficiency standards, with expected energy consumption around 20% lower than current benchmarks for low-impact buildings. Material choices, including the extensive use of timber, reflect a strong focus on environmental performance. The project also includes the enhancement of outdoor areas, expanding leisure spaces and improving the overall usability of the facility throughout the year.  

The new complex has been designed as a multifunctional indoor and outdoor sports facility, capable of serving both competitive swimming and recreational users. It will include two 25-metre indoor pools: an eight-lane competition pool and a four-lane training and warm-up pool, alongside a dedicated children’s pool. Additional features include new changing rooms, a 200-seat spectator stand, and a reception area with a bar.  Sustainability plays a central role in the project. The building has been designed to achieve high energy efficiency standards, with expected energy consumption around 20% lower than current benchmarks for low-impact buildings. Material choices, including the extensive use of timber, reflect a strong focus on environmental performance. The project also includes the enhancement of outdoor areas, expanding leisure spaces and improving the overall usability of the facility throughout the year.