Datenbank der Projekte zur ländlichen Entwicklung
Reconstruction of a Sports Facility in Poruba Village
Summary
The project reconstructed and modernised the Poruba village sports facility. The facility now offers enhanced possibilities for activities and is more environmentally attractive.
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Background
Before the reconstruction the sports facility was utilised mostly by a local football club. It was in an extremely poor state of repair, but nevertheless recognised to have the potencial to be the basis for other sports activities and to be a village 'rest and relaxation' zone. The project described here is 'phase one'. A future is planned to create a multifunctional playground suitable for a wide range of sports including tennis, voleyball and basketball.
Objective
The objective of the project was to improve the quality of life and health of village and other local inhabitants through the reconstruction and modernisation of the existing sports facility.
Main activities
The investments consisted of: 1) Building the ground surfaces near the playground area, tree planting, fencing of the playground area with entrances for visitors and users of the playground; 2) Building a concrete terrace wall - to help avoid earth slides and harm due to the vertical distance between the playground area and adjoining land; 3) Reconstructuon of the changing room building.
Results & Benefits
The project has improved local inhabitants quality of life through: 1) Providing a facility to allow free time to be spent in an active way; 2) Supporting thelocal football club that has a longlasting tradition in Poruba village; 3) Supporting local teenagers in a positive manner and creating a means for a healthy lifestyle for them; 4) Ensuring better utilization of the sports facility and development of the other sport and leisure activities of local rural community.
Lessons learnt
A sports facility generates a range of benefits including: 1) Reduction in passive lifestyles; 2) Encouragement for the take-up of outdoor activities; 3) Potentially - identifying new sports talents.
Project location and other information
Poruba village, Prievidza county, Trenčiansky region, Western Slovakia
Region
Trenciansky kraj
RDP Territory
Slovakia
Total project cost (€)
414 107
EAFRD contribution (€)
310 580
National contribution (€)
103 527
Contact name
Ing. Helena Čavojská
Telephone
+ 421 918 476646
Languages for contact
Slovak
At a glance
Country
Slovakia
Final beneficiary type
Public/local authorities
Budget range
€100 000 - €500 000
Start date:
04/05/2008
End Date:
29/07/2010
Theme / Measure:
• Rural Quality of Life & Economic Diversification
• Improving quality of life in rural areas
• 321. Basic services for the economy and rural population
Keywords:
Quality of life, Sport, Village facilities
Last update
15/02/2012
