Mangalore: Synthetic Track at Mangala Stadium to be Ready by April End
 
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (RD)
 
Mangalore, Mar 19: "Technical and overseeing committees are being formed to complete the work on laying a quality synthetic track at Mangala Stadium within the stipulated deadline," said deputy commissioner Dr N S Channappa Gowda.
 
He was speaking at the progress review meeting that was held at Mangala Stadium office, on Monday March 19.

"The work will have to be completed by end of April in order to set the inaugural of the synthetic track in the first week of May," added Dr Gowda. It was decided to include Rajuvelu of Bhadravati in the committee to inspect the works.
 
"Funds will be released to the contractor only after certification by the International Athletic Federation," he added.
 
He also suggested that a technical report be submitted in order to construct a sports hostel on a plot located near ITI, Kadri, and to construct an indoor stadium on a 1.5 acre plot located in Shaktinagar.
 
The youth services and sports department assistant director Parshwanat informed that Rs 3.09 crore has been released to lay synthetic track and the work is in progress, said Parshwanat.
 
The state legislative assembly deputy speaker MLA N Yogish Bhat chaired the meeting and held extended discussions on integral development of Mangala Stadium. He also suggested improving Yemmekere to be developed as a swimming pool in its natural surroundings. "Discussions are underway with the directorate of youth services and sports to develop the tracks into 2D," added Bhat.
 
MUDA commissioner Ajit Kumar Hegde said that a feasibility report will be made to develop a sports ground at Kuloor.
 
Technical executive engineer Manjunath informed that the Corporation Bank is interested in signing an MoU to manage the stadium and asked DC Dr Gowda to discuss this issue with the Bank chairman to call for tenders. It was also decided to erect gates to Karavali Utsava grounds and to construct toilets.