CHITWAN: The construction of the Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-15 has reached 20 percent completion.
The stadium is being built through a joint effort by Bharatpur Metropolitan City, the provincial government, and the concerned stakeholders.
The project, initially started by the Dhurmas-Suntali Foundation, was later taken over by the metropolis after the foundation was unable to complete the work. The construction is now being carried out by Himalayan Kalinchowk BBR JV, which took on the project through a bidding process.
According to Santosh Acharya, Divisional Engineer of Bharatpur Metropolis, significant progress has been made with one of the four stands completed and work underway on the slopes and first floors of the two towers.
Over 170 workers are actively involved in construction from 8 am to 9 pm daily. Acharya noted that while the availability of construction materials like rods and cement has posed some challenges, materials are being managed to keep the project on track.
The construction began last Shrawan, following a contract signing on Asad 23. The total contract is valued at Rs 785.91 million, with a completion deadline set for Poush 22, 2083 BS.
The federal government has allocated Rs 250 million, while the provincial government has contributed Rs 100 million. As per the funding agreement, the provincial government is covering 70 percent of the cost, and the federal government the remaining 30 percent.
The stadium is being built to meet international standards and is expected to host international-level matches upon the completion of its first phase. It is being constructed on 20 bighas and 19 kathas of land, currently under the ownership of Tribhuvan University’s Agriculture and Forestry campus.
Bharatpur Mayor Renu Dahal stated that the construction is progressing as per the timeline and reiterated the city’s commitment to facilitating the project.
The Metropolitan City has also requested the federal government to support the installation of stadium lighting to allow for evening and night matches, considering the region’s high temperatures during the day.
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