# Crotone swimming pool renovation controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crotone-swimming-pool-renovation-controversy
> Updated: 2026-09-19T20:44:33.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The management and renovation of the Olympic swimming pool in Crotone have become subjects of local controversy. While municipal authorities and the Italian Swimming Federation (FIN) confirmed that access tariffs for municipal sports facilities will remain unchanged despite protests, the renovation of the former CONI pool is facing scrutiny over significant cost increases.

The ‘Per la Nostra Crotone’ council group has contested a project variant that raised work costs by approximately 39.65%, moving the budget from 4.13 million euros to over 5.72 million euros. The total economic framework is estimated to exceed 6.8 million euros, surpassing the initial 6.2 million euro funding. A primary driver of this increase was the decision to replace a polycarbonate roof with a glass solution, adding over 1.1 million euros to the costs. The council group has announced plans to send relevant documents to the Court of Auditors to seek clarification on the project management.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Crotone swimming pool management and renovation costs face scrutiny

Crotone officials have upheld new swimming pool tariffs despite local protests, while rising renovation costs for the former CONI pool have prompted calls for an audit by the Court of Auditors.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crotone-swimming-pool-management-and-renovation-costs-face-scrutiny

### 2026-08-22: Caltanissetta municipal swimming pool to reopen July 30

The Raimondo Collodoro municipal swimming pool in Caltanissetta will reopen on July 30, 2026, following redevelopment works.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caltanissetta-municipal-pool-to-reopen-following-renovations

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