Institutional leaders overseeing Roma's new stadium project at Pietralata held a press conference to update progress on the administrative procedure, with hopes for a foundation stone ceremony in April. Commissario straordinario Sessa told Retesport: "The foundation stone in April is a wish, in these processes you must be prudent, I am cautiously optimistic." Mayor Gualtieri outlined the formal timeline: "Today is a very important day, the Decision Conference technically begins, which comprises the so-called PAUC procedure, there will be faster timelines, certainty of timelines and we proceed with determination. The process began with the vote of the Roman assembly in 2023, confirmed this year. It is 60 days and after there will be the steps for the prelude to opening the construction sites."
Gualtieri emphasised the broader urban regeneration aspect of the project. "A stadium that will bring with it parks, pedestrian and cycling bridges, there is total unity and collaboration between all institutions, we have shown it also with the Jubilee. When there is this harmony, everything becomes easier. When will it open in 2030? Let's see, technically this procedure aims to qualify the stadium for Euro 2032, the objective is to finish sooner, the implementation timelines depend on Roma. It is important work for Roma fans, for the whole city and for the whole country, because sports facilities are fundamental for all citizens, there will be an entire redevelopment of a quadrant of Rome, it is true regeneration with public green space, space for citizens, a model intervention of how sports facilities can be done with particular attention to the redevelopment of an area."
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Roma's new Pietralata stadium project has advanced to a critical administrative phase following the opening of the Services Conference, with institutional leaders expressing cautious optimism about timelines. Extraordinary Commissioner Massimo Sessa told Retesport the foundation stone ceremony is targeted for April, though he emphasized prudence in these complex processes. Mayor Gualtieri outlined a formal 60-day procedure beginning today, after which construction site preparations will follow, with the goal of qualifying the stadium for Euro 2032. Gualtieri stressed the broader urban regeneration aspect, noting the project will include parks, pedestrian and cycling bridges, and represent a model intervention for Rome. Forza Roma reports that Sessa framed the stadium as modern infrastructure that should remain active throughout the week, citing contemporary designs from recent World Cups. Both outlets note Sessa has been granted specific commissioner powers by law to advance the project. While Gualtieri suggested a potential 2030 opening, both sources acknowledge that final implementation timelines depend on Roma's execution and adherence to sustainability standards. All parties have pledged institutional collaboration.
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“E’ andata in scena nel pomeriggio una conferenza stampa sullo stato di avanzamento dell’iter amministrativo legato al nuovo stadio a Pietralata.
Presenti tutte le cariche istituzionali coinvolte nel procedimento che dovrebbe portare, nell’auspicio di tutti, ad aprile alla posa della prima pietra.
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