Atatürk Sports Hall, one of the iconic structures that left its mark on Bursa's recent history, is being revived with the initiative of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality. The groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the hall, which hosted countless important events from the day it was opened in 1972 until its demolition in 2020, will be held on a meaningful day, May 19.
The Ataturk Sports Hall, which was re-designed upon the instructions of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mustafa Bozbey, is becoming a sports complex of international standards, far exceeding the initially planned 3.100-person spectator capacity. With the revisions made, the spectator capacity 5.016 person The newly upgraded hall was designed to fully comply with FIBA Category A international competition standards. With its modern architecture, high capacity and state-of-the-art equipment, the Atatürk Sports Hall, which is a candidate to make Bursa the center of national and international sports organizations, has a special meaning as its foundations will be laid on May 19, Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day.
A Modern and Environmentally Friendly Facility is Rising
About 18.000 square meters of construction area ve 8.000 square meters of floor space The modern sports facility to be built on the building will rise as a durable reinforced concrete structure and will be covered with a steel construction roof. One of the prominent features of the project will be located on the roof of the building walkable terrace ve solar energy system In this way, a new social area will be created for citizens and a part of the facility's energy needs will be met from sustainable sources. As part of the ground reinforcement works, 2.250 jet grout columns In addition, the manufacturing of bored pile system and horizontal anchored shoring structure is also carried out for a safe construction process.
Mayor Bozbey: “We are Reviving the Memory of Bursa”
Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mustafa Bozbey stated that Atatürk Sports Hall left deep marks in the city's memory and expressed his pleasure in re-establishing this important symbol. Emphasizing that they increased the project, which was initially planned to hold 3.100 people, to 5.016 spectator capacity and brought it in line with international standards, Mayor Bozbey said, “Many people living in Bursa had memories in that hall. I remember the years I watched matches in Atatürk Sports Hall. That hall had a story. Now we will all lay the foundation of Atatürk Sports Hall on May 19. We are making the structure in line with FIBA's Category A international standards. This visionary project will rise as a strong investment in both youth and sports. We will also make a strong contribution to the city's sports infrastructure. I am expecting all our people to this meaningful groundbreaking ceremony.”
The reconstruction of the Atatürk Sports Hall will add significant vitality to Bursa's sports and social life. This modern facility at international standards will host many important sports organizations in the future and contribute to the promotion of the city. With the foundations to be laid on May 19, Bursa continues to look to the future with hope while protecting its past.
