Setback for WSG Tirol's stadium plans in Wattens

Plans for WSG Tirol to renovate and expand its stadium in Wattens have suffered a significant setback after the local municipal council rejected a crucial financial guarantee. The council voted against assuming a default liability of €1 million, a move that directly impacts the club's ambitious stadium project.

WSG Tirol, which currently plays its home matches at the Tivoli Stadium in Innsbruck, aims to return to Wattens and establish a dedicated, top-tier home ground. This decision by the Wattens municipal council represents a considerable hurdle for the club's aspirations to have a Bundesliga-standard stadium in their home town.

Despite this rejection, the club has stated that it remains committed to its plans for a new stadium. The exact implications of the council's decision on the project's timeline and feasibility are yet to be fully determined, but the club insists it will persevere.

The rejection of the €1 million guarantee signifies a lack of immediate municipal support for the financial aspects of the stadium development. The club's determination to proceed suggests they may be exploring alternative funding or financial arrangements to overcome this obstacle.