V A U D O I S E  A R E N A

In 2014: Birth of a new project. Aware of the aging facilities, stricter safety requirements, changes in the expectations of spectators and producers, as well as the need for an aquatic center with a 50m pool in the region, the three municipalities of Lausanne, Prilly, and Renens tasked the C.I.G.M. with organizing an architectural competition for a new sports center and preparing a cantonal zoning plan.

In 2015: H2O project by Pont 12 selected. The jury unanimously chose the H2O project by the Pont 12 firm. The Municipalities of Lausanne, Prilly, and Renens commissioned the CIGM to carry out the project.

In 2016: Launch of the new project. The Council of State adopted the cantonal zoning plan. The final project was submitted for public inquiry. This same year marked the beginning of demolition and special construction work. C.I.G.M. also became the Centre Sportif de Malley SA (CSM SA).

In 2017: Construction of the Vaudoise Arena begins.

To align with Lausanne and the Canton’s bid for the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games, the new ice rink had to be operational by 2019.

In 2018: Espace Malley becomes Vaudoise Arena. CSM and Vaudoise Assurances revealed the name of the future sports center, the Vaudoise Arena.