Here is the attempt to regenerate, redevelop and modernize the “Busoni”: a tender for free management, indeed with a contribution of up to eight thousand euros per year, against an initial investment of at least 110 thousand euros. Many, as estimated by the Municipality in the tender notice, will be needed to bring the Banditella sports facility back to life which, to date, is in a terrible state. This is clearly stated in the technical sheet attached to the public notice for the identification of non-profit associations and sports clubs interested in the redevelopment and management of the football field, with attached structures compliant with the law, which can also be “exploited to organize any activities complementary compatibly with sporting and social purposes”. But which, at the moment, is in dilapidated conditions, as well documented by photos and videos just prior to the publication of the tender, the deadline for which is set for next 8 July.
The good news, apart from a few points, is only the fence and, net of the lack of care due to years of abandonment, the ground of the football field, which in any case is not bad. The rest is all rust, broken or non-existent doors, vandalized windows, changing rooms to be completely redone, illegal stalls to be demolished, irrigation, lighting and plumbing systems to be restored, grass to be cut, trees to be pruned and stands, although in good condition but not in accordance with regulations, to be dismantled. A shame for what had once been the Antignano pitch, a town more than a neighborhood and a team, and therefore of the very young people of Livorno, the academy of a club that today is going through one of the darkest periods of its 109 year history. And to think that, not too long ago (it was 2014) there was talk of an interest from Qatari sheiks ready to invest 2-3 million to make it a sports citadel. Complete with renderings that reached the civic palace. A dream, in the meantime it’s better to find some company ready to come up with at least 110 thousand euros starting from cutting the grass, restoring and modernizing all the rooms and maintaining the system. That would already be something.
Campo Busoni in Livorno, all the information on the management tender
The tender for the management of the “Giovanni Busoni” football field in via Sernesi has been published on the website of the Municipality of Livorno. The Municipality will allocate 8 thousand euros each year to partially support the current expenses for the management of the plant. Submission requests can be forwarded to the Protocol office of the Municipality by 12pm on 8 July, via registered mail or hand delivery. The duration of the assignment will be a minimum of 5 years up to a maximum of 15.
The area, which is currently in complete disrepair, includes: central 11-a-side pitch with natural grass, artificial lighting system with poles distributed along the perimeter, prefabricated steel stands, access area and building used as changing rooms and free green area currently occupied by illegal buildings.
Whoever wins the tender will be required to make mandatory investments, estimated at 110 thousand euros, including:
- demolition of structures without building permits and related removal and disposal;
- regeneration of the playing field fences, the related gates and the perimeter surfaces of the facility;
- redevelopment and refunctionalization of the football field and the related necessary sports furniture;
- regeneration of the lighting system serving the playing field;
- removal or replacement of the grandstand with relative static suitability certificate;
- regeneration and redevelopment of brick changing rooms;
- general adaptation of the regenerated lighting and heating systems;
- creation of a video surveillance system to protect the plant.
Non-profit sports associations and clubs registered with the Rasd that have at least 100 members and at least 2 teams registered in eleven FIGC championships in the 2023/2024 sports season can participate in the tender, in line with the type of structure and with a view to guarantee the continuity of social and youth aggregation.
In order to participate in the selection procedure, interested parties must::
- submit the application including the attachments;
- declare that you accept all the conditions;
- have carried out the mandatory inspection of the plant with the request to be made by 1pm on 24 June.
