On Thursday 1 October 2026, the Luxembourg Ministry of Mobility and Public Works and the Public Buildings Administration announced details of the construction of the new sport school and its boarding school in Mamer.
The government said it is taking a decisive step for the future of high-level sport, education and support for young talent in Luxembourg with the project to construct a new sport school and boarding school in Mamer. It said the strategic investment aims to provide young athletes with a modern, integrated and high-performance environment, enabling them to combine sporting excellence with academic success under the best possible conditions.
During a presentation of the project to the parliamentary committee, Luxembourg Minister for Mobility and Public Works Yuriko Backes stressed that “the future sport school in Mamer has been designed to address, in a coherent manner, the educational, sporting and logistical needs of an institution with a national remit. Beyond a construction project, we are investing in our young people, equal opportunities and the potential of an entire generation of young talent. By bringing education, training and accommodation together on a single site, we are creating the conditions that will enable students to successfully pursue their dual ambition: succeeding at school and achieving sporting excellence.”
Success that calls for new solutions
Since its establishment in 2012, the sport school has experienced continuous growth. The number of students has increased from 318 to 506 (+59.1%). Welcoming young athletes from across the country and working with 21 national sports federations, it is now facing the limitations of its infrastructure: more than fifteen different training sites, nearly 60 weekly shuttle services and a boarding school with only 49 places.
A new campus designed around students’ needs
In response to these findings, the government announced it has decided to locate the future sport school in the “An Hiwéng” area of Mamer in order to bring students’ education, training and accommodation together in an integrated environment. With accommodation capacity increased to 160 beds, the new campus will be able to accommodate up to 646 students across 27 classes and will provide optimal conditions for education, training and support for young athletes, as well as for around 160 teachers and other staff.
Sustainable mobility at the heart of the project
The government said the future campus will benefit from accessibility through public transport, notably Mamer-Lycée railway station and bus routes. Integrated into the cycling network, it will also encourage active travel. Bringing the infrastructure together on a single site will also significantly reduce students’ daily journeys and the institution’s environmental footprint.
A project respectful of its surroundings
The government said the architecture prioritises harmonious integration into the natural landscape, using volumes that are partially integrated into the site’s topography, wooden façades and a layout that respects the natural contours of the terrain.
Sustainability is also one of the guiding principles of the project and around 230 native trees will be planted to improve the site’s integration into the landscape, create shaded areas and reduce overheating during the summer. Rainwater management will rely as far as possible on open systems and natural retention basins that promote infiltration and biodiversity.
Photovoltaic installations will cover an area of approximately 4,200 m², with a total capacity of 920 kWp, with annual electricity production estimated at 845 MWh, representing nearly 75% of the buildings’ electricity consumption. This system will reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 310 tonnes per year.
A project serving the talent of tomorrow
The government detailed that the total cost of the project is estimated at €307.7 million including VAT.
Approved by the Government Council (Cabinet) on 29 April 2026 and submitted to the Chamber of Deputies on 12 May 2026, the bill received a favourable opinion from the Council of State on 30 June 2026.
