HNK Hajduk Split faces the problem of the old Poljud. Is the solution in demolishing the old walls or will the club continue to play in a new stadium? According to reports, experts have concluded that Poljud has come to the end of its life. The main problem is material fatigue, particularly in the steel elements of the roof structure and the reinforced concrete sections of the stands. Such processes are natural after decades of use, but in the case of Poljud, the scale of degradation may make effective modernization impossible. Professor Ante Mihanović, the author of the presentation, pointed out that the structure no longer meets contemporary safety standards without very deep intervention, which in practice means almost complete rebuilding. Modernization of Poljud in its current form is not realistic. According to Professor Mihanović, material fatigue means that a classic reconstruction of the roof structure is not feasible, and expanding the stands would involve serious static risks. Adaptation of the facility to modern infrastructure standards would in practice require building almost from scratch, because the problem is not limited to structural elements, but also includes technical installations, safety systems, VIP zones, media, energy efficiency, and accessibility for people with disabilities. In recent years, there have been cases of fragments of the roof structure falling off. Fortunately, these incidents did not lead to tragedy, but they significantly increased concerns about the safety of the stadium's use. Now, the future of Poljud and Hajduk is being discussed. Mayor Tomislav Šuta has announced the preparation of a comprehensive study to identify the optimal scenario for sports infrastructure development. Three main investment variants are under consideration. The first assumes basic technical maintenance of the existing stadium combined with the construction of a new facility in the Brodarica district. In this case, modernization of Poljud would be limited mainly to improving structural safety and energy efficiency, while Hajduk could temporarily continue playing at the current stadium. The second variant proposes the construction of a new stadium in Poljud with basic technical maintenance of the existing one. The third variant proposes the construction of a new stadium in Brodarica with basic technical maintenance of the existing one. Now, it is waiting to be decided on the future of Poljud and Hajduk.
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HNK Hajduk Split: Poljud Stadium May Need to Be Demolished
HNK Hajduk Split faces the problem of the old Poljud. Is the solution in demolishing the old walls or will the club continue to play in a new stadium?
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