Projects at KMC sports complex delayed further

KARACHI: The development projects at the Kashmir Road sports complex have been delayed because of death of the contractor, a source told ‘The News’.

Around 90 percent work has been done at the facilities being built. 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, the source said. He added that KMC is itself fighting for its survival since the promulgation of local government laws. It doesn’t have adequate resources, thus, there is no one to pay attention to the sports development projects, he said.

The remaining work was to be finished by the end of this year, but in the prevailing situation there is no one to confirm when these projects would be completed. KMC has developed at the complex a bowling alley, new squash courts, a futsal arena, badminton courts, a volleyball court, three cricket practice pitches and a football ground.

Futsal and bowling have gained much popularity among the youngsters of the city. Besides, 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 because of lack of resources. There is only one tartan track in entire Sindh, which is at PSB-owned coaching centre in Karachi, but it completed its life many years ago. The PSB has not bothered to replace it.

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.He said that after completion of the project facilities for a large number of sports would be available at one place.The swimming pool and the diving pool are already functioning.