A German architectural firm called GMP has finally won the long awaited selection to perform the overhaul of the Ukrainian football stadium. Senior government officials feel that this overhaul is critical for the 2012 European Championships. Because of a recent visit by Michel Platini who is the UEFA president many are excited to get the overhaul underway. During Michel Platini’s visit he singled out problem areas in the stadium that could be protention grounds for a decision not to have Ukraine co-host the 2012 European Championships.

The plan that was submitted by the firm of GMP that was accepted formally by the government in Ukraine will allow for a detailed overhaul of the 90,000 seat sports stadium which should be completed by the end of 2010.

While the plans call for a large reduction in seating this will be replaced the bleachers with much more modern and comfortable seating. The inclusion of stores and restaurants will be something new for Ukraine because while it is common for the stadiums in Europe to have stores and such inside their stadiums this is something totally new for the Ukrainian people.

It is estimated that this job could cost anywhere from 100 to 350 million dollars but the Ukraine government feels it is well worth it.