My love for 'Trivandrum' is well known among my friends and relatives. There has been occasions when i have got into arguments with friends who spoke ill of my city. That is how much i love Trivandrum, a place where history and development respects each other. You have to be a Trivandrumite to know that.
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| The design of the upcoming Greenfield outdoor stadium at Karivattom |
I just came across a few articles on the upcoming outdoor stadium at Kariavattom and was mighty impressed with what is on offer. I have been searching every nook and corner of the Internet to gather what i have now. The commencement of work of the Stadium was inaugurated by Chief Minister in September last year. Spread across 37 acres it will be the most advanced outdoor stadium in the country when work is completed in December 2013. The stadium happens to be the first stadium in India to be based on BOT('Build, Operate, and Transfer') policy and is being buily by IL&FS. I feel that Karivattom is the most ideal place in the city for this project as it is just 10kms away from the International Airport, 12Km away from Central Railway Station, KSRTC Bus stand, easily accessible from within the city and the sub-urban area outside the city. Another advantage is that Technopark is just a Kilometre away, Techies will flock in if there is something big happening and i believe the stadium will see packed crowds if there is some International event happening.
The stadium is being built to both ICC(International Cricket Council) and FIFA(Fédération Internationale de Football Association) standards, which means that it is an ideal venue for International Cricket and Football matches. The stadium will have 3 pitches for Cricket and will be made under guidance of renowned International curators. The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 and 50% of it will be roofed. 1% of the total capacity will be wheel chair friendly and will be evenly distributed among the seats. It will have two VIP Gallery's, one which has 20 seats meant for VVIP/Corporates and another section with 1000 seats meant for VIP's. A press gallery will also be available for press personnel. The stadium is capable of providing parking to around 2000 cars and will have a four lane road to avoid traffic issues.
A 3D Illustration of the Stadium.
If you thought that is it, then you are wrong !. Outside the outdoor stadium lies even more. A mall with close to 1,00,000 Sq Ft area which provides space for Retail/ Sports Complexes and Sports Clubs. Gym's and Spa's are also a part of the mall. There is also Indoor sports facilities just outside the stadium and will have,
If you thought that is it, then you are wrong !. Outside the outdoor stadium lies even more. A mall with close to 1,00,000 Sq Ft area which provides space for Retail/ Sports Complexes and Sports Clubs. Gym's and Spa's are also a part of the mall. There is also Indoor sports facilities just outside the stadium and will have,
- 12 Badminton courts.
- 20 Table Tennis courts.
- 3 Basketball courts.
- 2 Volleyball courts.
- 2 Handball courts.
Which means it will be open to people who are interested in playing these sports and will also have matches being conducted. Another major attraction is an Olympic Swimming pool made to Olympic standards along with an aquatic center. A convention center which can pack 2000 people and guest suites are added attractions.
This definitely is an exciting project and i am so proud and happy that it is going to be just 5 KM's away from my home. Negligence is something our city has faced over the years, be it the metro rail project or the development of the Vizhinjam port. One can only hope and pray that this project sees no road blocks on it's way.
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