A global event wanted by the Government and the governors of the regions and opposed by many others who are now ready to get on the bandwagon. 3 billion in investments and 5.3 billion expected in return. The Cortina plant built by spending 42 million less
The bobsleigh track of endless controversies will be the symbol of Italian efficiency in the construction of new works in view of the Milan-Cortina Olympics which will start on 6 February in the San Siro stadium in Milan. Even the IOC was becoming convinced that it would be impossible to think of carrying out such a work in such a short time. Instead, not only was the plant delivered on time, but it also cost 42 million euros less than expected. They wanted to move the bobsleigh races to Sankt Moritz or Innsbruck, they tried in every way. But the insistence of Infrastructure Minister Salvini and the Meloni government together with governors Fontana and Zaia led to today’s result. The track is ready and before the Olympics it will also host a bobsleigh and skeleton world cup race from 17 to 23 November.
Investment and return
At Palazzo Lombardia, to celebrate the 100 days and present the new Olympic podiums, the CEO took stock of the situation. of Milan-Cortina Andrea Venier, the president of the Lombardy Region Attilio Fontana with the councilor Martina Riva And Diana Bianchedi former fencer and now Coni manager who has worked to organize the event since day one. The president of CONI was in the audience Luciano Buonfiglio And Giovanni Malagòhis predecessor now president of the Milan-Cortina foundation. The event is approaching and the emotion is rising, we are ready for the Winter Olympics investments for three billion and a return to the territory estimated by Banca Ifis of 5.3 billion euros of which half in infrastructures that remain in the area. He spoke from Rome Minister Salvini, very satisfied with the work accomplished despite the many difficulties. In Milan the legacy will remain Olympic Village which will be converted into a 1,700-seat student residence. “To make Milan livable and accessible to all again” underlined councilor Martina Riva. Milan has invested in the renovation of the old metro lines which will also be adapted for disabled access. It all started on June 24, 2009 with the presentation of the dossier and the hostility of the left-wing political forces starting from the then mayor of Rome Virginia Raggi who had already said no to the Olympics in the capital, up to the 5 Star mayor of Turin Appendino who had denied the possibility of a partnership which had never been requested.
Visibility and athletes
The cities involved will be seen in the world by 3 billion people, the media impact is so highly esteemed. They will participate in the Games 90 countries and around 2900 athletesplus another 600 for the Paralympics. There will be around two million spectators for the sporting events and almost one million tickets have already been sold, many of which are linked to hospitality packages. It will be the first Olympics spread across Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino Alto-Adige, a target that the IOC could consider repeating for the Summer Olympics as well. 18,000 volunteers will be involved and in view of the event the hotel facilities have already been sold out for some time and the rental market reports an increase of 80%.
