Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage visited Jaffna today (8) to inspect the land set aside for the new venue. Member of Parliament K. Ilankumaran accompanied him during this official visit.

Past delays cleared up

Talking to the press, Minister Gamage explained that issues with getting needed environmental reports had slowed things down previously. But now, all relevant documents are in hand, and preliminary work is all done.

The government is looking to wrap up the entire construction within one year once work kicks off. The project is expected to boost sporting facilities in Jaffna and help develop cricket across the Northern Province.

What happens next

The government expects to finish the construction project within one year of its start.