LMS in Projects: Mersin Arena Stadium in Turkey

We continue to talk about the types of construction performed by the Limak Marash Group of Companies, using examples of the projects that have already been implemented by the founding companies. This time we will focus on the construction of sports facilities in more detail.

The multi-purpose stadium Mersin Arena, located in Mersin in Turkey, was implemented by Limak Group between December 2012 and May 2013.

Project Customer: С.Başbakanlık Toplu Konut İdaresi BŞK.

The multi-purpose stadium was designed for the opening of the 2013 Mediterranean Games. As early as on June 20, 2013, the opening ceremony of the Mediterranean Games took place at the stadium, and on June 30 – the closing ceremony.

Project Characteristics:

• Built-up area: 55,000 m²
• Capacity: 25,000 people
• 1,000 VIP seats and 180 seats for protocol guests, 54 boxes with the total area of 4,812 m².
• Access is provided by 34 stairs and 17 elevators, as well as an indoor parking for 156 cars, an outdoor parking for 1,295 cars and a bus parking for 46 buses.
• The multipurpose stadium has a police station, a medical center, a restaurant, shops, and ticket offices.
• Between the two stands, there are 2 tiers with an area of 4,812 m2 equipped with lounge areas, a VIP area, stadium administration offices, UEFA administration accommodation rooms, a corporate area for guests and a food court.
• The construction of the stadium cost EUR 100 million.