Vienna starts artificial turf offensive: sustainability for all athletes!

Vienna starts artificial turf offensive: sustainability for all athletes!

in Vienna something happens in the area of the sports infrastructure: On July 23, 2025, the starting signal for an ambitious artificial turf project in the Liesinger Usz Wall was given. This is not only an important step to modernize the city's sports facilities, but also a premiere, because for the first time in Vienna, an artificial turf pitch with an innovative backfilling from corn granulate is used. Sportsbusiness.at reports that this redesign is part of the comprehensive investment program "Sport.2030", which will take a total of 55 million euros by 2026, by 2026, to modernize 29 locations.

The project on the USZ Wall not only includes the installation of two new artificial turf pitches, but also the construction of an energy-efficient LED lighting. These technical innovations make it possible to train and play even in the dark - a welcome improvement for local teams and schools. Sports City Councilor Peter Hacker describes the project as a significant contribution to the quality of life in the city and underlines the importance for the cohesion of the community.

sustainability in focus

The decision to use corn granules as a filling material testifies to an environmentally conscious planning. The materials are not only dust -free and odorless, but also absorbs less warmth, which makes it particularly pleasant to enter. As the city of Vienna emphasizes , alternative fillings such as cork and sand are also considered to further increase the ecological standards. Together with modern water storage systems, which are also installed, the project becomes a showcase object in terms of sustainability.

District head Gerald Bishop emphasizes the sustainable added value of the project for the population. "Optimal conditions for clubs, schools and recreational athletes are created here.

additional projects for infrastructure improvement

But that's not all: there is also a comprehensive modernization project at Jedlersdorfer Platz. wse.at reports from a new functional building that also provides for storage space and a new canteen area in addition to an artificial turf pitch and a training field. The total budget for these measures amounts to around 4.3 million euros, with future projects such as the energy-saving LED floodlight system. With these projects, Vienna relies on a sustainable and modern design of its sports infrastructure. The aim is to offer the different sports an optimal platform and at the same time reduce operating costs in the long term. Vienna shows itself here as a pioneer in the combination of environmental protection and sporting development. The sporting landscape of the city is not only made more versatile, but also more sustainable.