The Siargao Island Sports and Tourism Complex (SISTC) is a sports complex in Dapa, Surigao del Norte, Philippines.
| Siargao Island Tourism & Sports Center | |
.jpg) Sports complex under construction in 2019 | |
| Full name | Siargao Island Tourism & Sports Center |
|---|---|
| Location | Brgy. Osmena, Dapa, Surigao del Norte, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 09°46′48.5″N 126°04′24.9″E / 9.780139°N 126.073583°E |
| Main venue | Main Stadium |
| Other sports facilities | Multi-purpose Gymnasium, Dormitory, Olympic-size Swimming Pool, Convention Center |
| Owner | Surigao del Norte Provincial Government |
| Operator | Surigao del Norte Provincial Government |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2017 |
| Built | January 2020 |
| Opened | November 2021 |
| Construction cost | ₱600 Million[1] |
Construction
editIn November 2016, Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas announced that 1.2 billion pesos had been allocated to improve infrastructure in the region. Siargao Sports Complex was given over 300 million pesos of that commitment.[2] The sports complex was completed by January 15, 2020.[3]
President Rodrigo Duterte led the inauguration of the facility on November 6, 2021.[4][5]
Incidents
editDuring Typhoon Rai in 2021, the complex suffered damage as the roof of the complex blew off due to high winds. The complex was used as an evacuation site during that time.[6]
The complex was also used as a quarantine facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
Facilities
editThe sports complex covers an area of 63,157 m2 (679,820 sq ft). The main stadium has two grandstand structures which also function as multi-purpose buildings and a track oval.[3][8] The complex also includes a multi-purpose gymnasium, a swimming pool, a dormitory, and a convention center.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "PRRD to grace Caraga sports meet inaugural: Surigao Norte guv". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ "Saving Siargao". Rappler. October 8, 2017. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ a b "P200-M Siargao sports complex completed". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Lopez, Alexander; Gita-Carlo, Ruth Abbey (November 6, 2021). "PRRD inaugurates Siargao sports complex, bridges". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ Flores, Helen (November 7, 2021). "Duterte inaugurates P630 million Siargao sports complex". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "Siargao Island: From world-famous destination to 'Ground Zero' of super typhoon 'Odette'". December 19, 2021.
- ^ Catoto, Roel (January 9, 2022). "SURVIVING 'ODETTE' IN SIARGAO: Now that we've saved lives, how do we survive?". MindaNews. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
- ^ "P200M Siargao Sports Complex gym, dorm ready for use". Department of Public Works and Highways. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
