Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Friday, February 27, 2026, 8:33 p.m. / Updated Friday, February 27, 2026, 8:36 p.m.
Excellent news for football in Alba. The “Victoria-Cetate” stadium in Alba Iulia is undergoing an extensive modernization process, after the mayor Gabriel Pleșa announced the signing of the financing contract for the energy rehabilitation of the administrative buildings in the complex.
The arena where CSM Unirea Alba Iulia plays, the leader of Serie 7 in League 3, was inaugurated in 1982 and has a capacity of 18,000 seats.
PHOTO. Project of over 5 million euros
According to the press release, the total value of the investment is approximately 25.27 million lei (over 5 million euros). Almost 20 million lei represent non-refundable funding through the Center Region Program, and the difference will be provided from the local budget.
The project aims at the energy efficiency of two building bodies:
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C2 – administrative building and grandstand (824 sqm)
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C3 – administrative building, pavilion and accommodation space (623 sqm)
According to the official announcement, the main interventions include:
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thermal rehabilitation works of the building envelope elements
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thermal rehabilitation/modernization works of the heating system and supply of domestic hot water
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installation of alternative systems for producing electricity and heat for own consumption
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installation/rehabilitation/modernization of air conditioning, natural ventilation and mechanical ventilation systems, to ensure indoor air quality
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rehabilitation/modernization works of the lighting installation related to the buildings; integrated energy management works for buildings and other activities leading to the achievement of the project objectives
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auxiliary measures – fire safety installations and other supporting measures.
The investment aims to reduce energy consumption, lower emissions and increase thermal, acoustic and visual comfort for athletes and spectators.
Together with director Radu Urcan and the “Unirea” Municipal Sports Club, we continue to change, for the better, the face of Albaiulian public sports!
– Gabriel Pleșa, mayor of Alba Iulia
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