No flooding risk at Jaffna cricket stadium site – Sports Ministry
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1 min readFrom 1 outlets- Newswire reports that Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage visited the site on Sunday (08) to assess its condition and project progress.
- Newswire reports that the Ministry said the project has received the required approvals and clearances.
- Newswire reports that contracts for outstanding construction work have been awarded.
- Newswire reports that Sri Lanka Cricket expects stadium construction to resume next week.
Newswire reports that Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage went to the proposed Mandaitivu Cricket Stadium location in Jaffna on Sunday (08), amid objections from several parties about its suitability. The visit was intended to examine the site's present state and check how the project was advancing.
Newswire reports that the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said the inspection did not substantiate claims that the location is covered by water in the rainy season. The Ministry also said the project had secured all required authorisations and clearances.
Newswire reports that the Ministry said arrangements to appoint contractors for the remaining building work had been finalised. Sri Lanka Cricket announced that work at the stadium is due to restart next week.
Newswire reports that the Ministry expects the project to help develop cricket in Jaffna and expand sports facilities in the Northern Province.
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