ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) – Grenada’s government has welcomed the news China may construct a new track and field stadium here.
Chinese Ambassador to Grenada, Xu Jianguo hinted a new facility may be on the cards while speaking during the recent signing of the second phase of Technical Cooperation for the Cricket Stadium.
The track and field stadium was badly damaged during the passage of the dangerous Hurricane Ivan back in 2004.
Sports Minister Patrick Simmons, in expressing appreciation to China on behalf of the Government and people of Grenada, said the development was a welcomed one.
He said such projects called for tremendous resources and planning, and noted that efforts were made as early as 2008 to reconstruct the stadium facility.
“Based on preliminary discussions there are indications that the Chinese may demolish the track and field and football stadium and rebuild a new facility,” Simmons said.
The new facility will include 8 000 permanent seats and an additional 2 000 temporary seats which could be relocated to other playing fields around the island.
In reiterating China’s commitment to Grenada’s development, Ambassador Xu indicated that a Chinese technical team, expected on the island before the end of the year, would make a determination on the best option.