# Municipal infrastructure developments in Romania > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/municipal-infrastructure-developments-in-romania > Updated: 2026-08-20T08:49:59.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In Romania, municipal developments in Buzău and Timișoara have focused on water-related infrastructure and public facilities. In Buzău, the city announced that a long-delayed aquapark, funded by a 61 million-lei bank loan, is projected to open around the 2028 local elections. To facilitate this, the city council moved to extend the loan repayment period to 2040. In Timișoara, the city celebrated the reopening of the 112-year-old Iosefin water tower following restoration, despite previous legal disputes and contractor terminations. The tower is intended to function as a cultural venue and tourist viewpoint. Additionally, Timișoara City Hall is set to acquire the Arena Aqua Sport complex free of charge following the termination of a long-standing concession contract. The municipality plans to integrate the facility into its public sports infrastructure and is exploring the potential construction of an ice rink on the site through discussions with the Țiriac Foundation. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Timișoara City Hall acquires Arena Aqua Sport complex Timișoara City Hall will acquire the Arena Aqua Sport complex free of charge, adding an Olympic pool and fitness facilities to the city's public infrastructure, with plans for a potential new ice rink. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/timioara-city-hall-acquires-arena-aqua-sport-complex ### 2026-07-29: Romanian cities inaugurate Aquapark in Buzău and historic water tower in Timișoara Buzău’s delayed Aquapark, financed by a 61 million‑lei loan, may open around the 2028 election, while Timișoara inaugurated its restored 112‑year‑old Iosefin water tower as a tourist and cultural venue. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-cities-inaugurate-aquapark-in-buzu-and-historic-water-tower-in-timioara --- Cite as: Municipal infrastructure developments in Romania. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/municipal-infrastructure-developments-in-romania