The Masaka Sports Stadium, also Masaka Recreation Ground, is a planned multi-purpose stadium in Uganda. It is intended to be used for soccer matches and athletic completions. In addition, facilities for volleyball and basketball will be constructed.[1] A swimming pool is planned to be erected at the site.[2]
  Masaka Sports Stadium Location within Uganda | |
| Location | Masaka City Buganda Region Uganda |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 00°20′41″S 31°44′08″E / 0.34472°S 31.73556°E |
| Owner | Masaka City Government |
| Capacity | 15,000 (expected) |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Construction | |
| Built | September 2024 |
| Opened | 2026 (expected) |
| Construction cost | USh19 billion (US$5.22 million) |
| Architect | Cornerstone Designs and Engineering Limited |
| Main contractors | Kaleeta Construction Limited of Uganda |
Location
editThe stadium is located in the city of Masaka, in Masaka District, in the Buganda Region of Uganda. The stadium sits on a piece of real estate in the city centre referred to as the Masaka Recreation Grounds. The geographical coordinates of the stadium are:0°20'41.0"S 31°44'08.0"E (Latitude:-0.344722; Longitude:31.735556).[3]
Overview
editThe real estate on which the stadium sits was donated by King Muteesa II of Buganda in 1955. The site is under the supervision and management of Masaka City Council. Over the years since then, the site has fallen into disrepair.[4]
Construction
editThe engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract was awarded to a company called Kaleeta Construction Limited at a contract price of USh19 billion (approx. US$5.22 million). The works are expected to last 18 months.[1][2]
The stadium architect is Cornerstone Designs and Engineering Limited, who was paid USh1.45 billion (approx. US$400,000) for the work. The facility will have seating capacity of 15,000 spectators and an artificial turf surface. Soccer, athletics, swimming, volleyball, basketball and other sports will be catered for at the new stadium.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Fahad Malik Jjingo (24 August 2024). "Construction works for Masaka Recreation Centre kicks off". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ a b Fahad Malik Jjingo (30 October 2024). "Leaders query quality of materials for new Masaka stadium construction". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "Location of Masaka Sports Stadium" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Farish Magembe (16 April 2024). "FUFA Boss Eng Magogo Slams Masaka Stadium Construction Delays". Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Allan Damba (23 August 2024). "Works on Shs16 billion modern stadium in Masaka underway". Pulse Sports Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
External links
edit- Leaders Reject Contractor For New Masaka Stadium As of 5 March 2024.