Projects at KMC sports complex delayed further

KARACHI: The sports projects at Kashmir Road sports complex of KMC which were nearing completion have been delayed as the contractor has passed away, ‘The News’ has learnt.

The projects are about ninety percent complete.

These projects had already been delayed due to financial crisis in the KMC but now after the death of its contractor it would be further delayed, sources said.

The KMC high-ups are right now striving to get funds for repair and development work of roads and garbage disposal, so there is little chance of sports getting importance.

The work at the KMC sports complex was expected to be finished by the end of this year.

KMC has developed a bowling alley, new squash courts, a futsal arena, badminton courts, a volleyball court, three cricket practice pitches and a football ground at the complex.

Futsal and bowling alley are popular sports among the young generation of the city. 

A pavilion has been built which can accommodate more than 2000 spectators. The pavilion is in front of the football and athletics facilities.

A tartan track was included in the initial plans but later dropped due to lack of finances.

A high officials of KMC told ‘The News’ that they were striving to complete the work as soon as possible. He said the next year’s summer camp would be held in a befitting manner.

Some projects, including the swimming pool and the diving pool, have already been completed. The swimming and diving pools have been operational for many months.