Viseu City Hall (VCH), Arena Atlântico - MEO Arena management company - and Viseu Marca - the territorial marketing and branding association in the city - presented, during last September, the project to reconvert the city's multipurpose pavilion.
It is an estimated investment between 2,5 million and three million euros and, according to a VCH statement, "the public tender for the execution of the works will be launched in the fourth quarter of 2017". The functional program, the "upgrade" project and the redesign of the venue are already completed.
Once completed, the pavilion named Viseu Arena will have a capacity of more than 5,500 spectators and an arena with 2,500 square metres, as well as screens, a curtain of light on its facade, new public areas, five bars and a panoramic lounge over the city that can host premium and catering events.
The venue will be prepared to host congresses, sports competitions and corporate events, among others, and has the Iberian market at the top of its priorities.