Phuentshogling is set to get the country’s first full-fledged modern stadium by March next year. The facility will be capable of hosting national and international sports as well as public events. The Prime Minister attended the groundbreaking ceremony today for the redevelopment of the Phuentshogling Sports Association Ground.
Once completed, the stadium will seat about 5,200 people and provide a modern space for sports, community activities and major events.
The structure alone is expected to cost around Nu 250 M. Officials say the cost for lighting, seating and sound systems is yet to be finalised.
The project is a major component of the Phuentshogling Thromde Enhancement Programme. Redeveloping the ground falls under the Town Core Activation Cluster, one of the six priority areas of the programme.
The conceptual and technical designs for the stadium were completed last month. The thromde has already dismantled the old structures to prepare the site for construction.
The Gaytshog Lopen of the Central Monastic Body presided over the groundbreaking ceremony.
Phuentshogling Thromde’s Executive Secretary, Pema said, “The initiative is actually aimed at revitalising the thromde’s economy. But this will have a much greater impact. Currently, Phuentshogling does have sports facilities, but they are not up to expectations. For a place like Phuentshogling, especially during the dry season, we have huge opportunities.”
The first phase of construction is expected to be completed by November, while the second phase is scheduled for completion by March next year.
According to Thromde officials, the project is being implemented as a special government initiative, with the budget to be allocated separately by the government.
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