Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex Capacity Increase Project
Details of the capacity increase project for Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex, which will reach 64,000 people, have been shared with the public.
All details of the massive capacity increase project, costing 50 million Euros and increasing the capacity of the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex to 64,000 people, have been announced. Within the framework of the project, the roof will be raised with jacks and additions will be made to the stands.
Capacity and Project Goals
The capacity of Chobani Stadium Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex had dropped to 48,000 due to UEFA rules. With the new project, the capacity will be increased to 64,000 people, making it Turkey's largest stadium on a club basis.
Engineering and Roof Works
Within the scope of the project, the existing roof will be lifted approximately 6 meters upwards using special jacks. Following these operations, new additions will be made to the goal-behind stands as well as the Marathon and Fenerium stands to achieve the capacity increase.
Financing and Budget Details
The budget distribution of the project, planned to be realized with a cost of approximately 50 million Euros, was detailed under five main headings. Steel structure works were determined as 23 million euros, and construction and stand works as 10.7 million euros.
Expenditure Items and Installations
The remaining part of the budget consists of 8.45 million euros for facade and roof works, 2.6 million euros for mechanical and electrical installations, and 5.25 million euros allocated for project management and general expenses.
Economic and Social Expectations
Along with the new stand constructions to be carried out behind the goals, it is planned to build an additional 52 suites in the area. With the completion of the project, the club's annual revenue increase is projected to be approximately 25 million Euros.