Cesc Fabregas' Como told to make new stadium SMALLER amid fears stunning lakeside views could disappear
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COMO 1907 are set to make big changes to their stadium - but they have been hit by some strict restrictions.
The Serie A club had considered building a new ground but it was deemed not necessary since the current site allows for expansion.
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A projection of what Como's ground could look like after renovations
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The Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia is situated right next to Lake Como
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Local authorities will restrict the height of the new stands
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New stands must be symmetrical and allow for a view of the lake
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Local authorities are keen for the stadium to maintain its community roots however, stressing the importance for architectural consistency.
That means Como will be restricted in the changes they make as they have been told to respect the landscape.
That includes maintaining views of Lake Como, situated directly next to the ground, and keeping the war memorial.
New stands must not exceed 16 metres - a reduction from the previously planned height of 22 metres.
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Rules stipulate the north and south stands must have a uniform roofline, with the structures symmetrical and smaller in scale.
The project has received the backing of fans and an online petition has been launched showing support.
However a residents' committee oppose the plans, as do a group of architects.
Como have enjoyed a resurgence since being taken over by Indonesian company Djarum Group in 2019.
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They have gone from being semi-professional in Serie D to Serie A, where they finished 10th last season, managed by Cesc Fabregas.
The former Arsenal and Barcelona star is also a minority stakeholder in the club, alongside his ex-team-mate Thierry Henry.
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