Ex-Mayor Paroli Backs Union Sports Project in Buffalora, Proposes New Stadium Site

Former Brescia mayor Adriano Paroli has endorsed a proposed sports complex for Union Brescia in Buffalora, a project he believes could also accommodate a new stadium. Paroli, now a senator for Forza Italia, sees the 12-hectare site as ideal, recalling his own "Cittadella dello Sport" (Sports Citadel) plan from 16 years ago.

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Why not think about building the new stadium there, replacing the old Rigamonti which is in a residential neighborhood with the related difficulties in hosting concerts and events necessary to make it economically sustainable?

That earlier proposal, which envisioned a 22,500-seat stadium, a 5,000-seat arena, and various other sports facilities, was ultimately blocked by the center-left administration that took power in 2013. Paroli criticizes that decision, stating that opposition was "instrumental" and did not serve the city's best interests. He argues the area remains suitable for sports development, as evidenced by the current Union Brescia project.

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The attacks from the opposition were instrumental and the good of the city was not considered.

Paroli's renewed push highlights a recurring debate about land use and development in Brescia. While Union Brescia president Giuseppe Pasini aims to build a training center, Paroli is leveraging the discussion to advocate for a larger sports infrastructure, including a new stadium. He suggests relocating the stadium from its current location at Rigamonti, which he argues faces challenges hosting profitable events due to its residential setting.

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That area was and remains dedicated to sports, as the Union's project demonstrates today.

The former mayor also pointed out that the vastness of the Parco delle Cave, over a thousand hectares, necessitates functional developments to ensure its sustainability and manageability. His intervention adds a significant political dimension to the Union Brescia project, framing it within a long-standing vision for the city's sporting future.

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A sports center is essential for a football club.