THE New Amsterdam Track and Field Stadium is now 85% complete, with the critical installation of the synthetic track set to begin next Monday.

The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., confirmed the progress, following a site inspection in Berbice.

The Minister met with the representative from the German company Regupol, which will oversee the track laying.

The new synthetic surface, which marks the final stage of the facility’s construction, is expected to take between five and six weeks to complete.

Provided the weather remains favourable, the track and field and football stadium is on schedule to be fully operational and ready for use in 2025.

The New Amsterdam stadium is part of an infrastructural drive across the region.

Minister Ramson Jr. and Steven Jacobs, Minister within the Ministry, toured four other development sites in Berbice, including the D’Edward Ground, Palmyra Stadium, the Albion Sports Complex, and Bath.

The high-level inspections underscore a commitment to delivering modern, fit-for-purpose sporting amenities outside the capital city.