PANSTADIA & ARENA MANAGEMENT AUTUMN 2013
Jerusalem Sports Palace
The new Payis Arena will be Israel’s largest sports, entertainment and convention facility when it opens in April 2014. Steve Traiman provides an exclusive on-site report.
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t has taken a planned sports arena over 14 years to come to fruition, but Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat is ecstatic about the grand opening. Barkat tells PanStadia & Arena Management:
“Jerusalem will be proud to reclaim its title as Israel’s sports and culture capital when the new state-of-the-art Payis Arena opens next April. Jerusalem will proudly host athletic competitions, house national and international cultural events, while supporting major global conferences.
“The international sports complex is an integral part of Jerusalem’s signifi cant investment in revamping sports and culture infrastructure in the city. The complex – a modern Olympic village – will serve as a springboard for further economic
advancement, boosting Jerusalem’s rapidly growing economy.
“Upon the completion of the trailblazing sports and entertainment complex, the Jerusalem Municipality is preparing to host several exciting events including the State Cup Basketball Finals, Israeli Basketball Super League All-Star games, and world-class international performances.”
Final cost of the Arena is NIS 395 million, about US$ 110 million. Most of the funding came from Miphal Hapayis, with the balance from the city.
Recent construction view. Architect commentary
Spector-Amisar Architects in Jerusalem is the principal architect. The fi rm also designed a 10,000m2
underground sports
centre at the downtown Jerusalem YMCA, the new buildings at the sprawling Hadassah Hospital complex, and is the client’s architectural representative for
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