The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports
The Minister provided written answers on the proposed North Western Province Sports Complex, stating that 19 locations were considered and that Cabinet approval was granted in 2016 to build it at the Bingiriya Public Playground and adjacent Kandakkuwatta state land. He outlined the indoor and outdoor sports facilities planned, including a swimming pool and gym, and said the estimated cost is Rs. 511.89 million. He further stated that the project is expected to be completed by 30 November 2025.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, the answers are:
¶ 02 (a) (i) 19. (ii) Yes. (iii) Bingiriya. (iv) Several sites had been proposed: Ranawana Watta land/Badagamuwa adjacent land, Udawalpola GIS land, Kurunegala Bhalupara Oya Maguruwatta land, Atamune land, etc. (v) Yes. (vi) As per Cabinet Decision No. AMPM/16/0870/747/008 of 01.06.2016, approval was granted to construct the North Western Province Sports Complex at the Bingiriya Public Playground and the adjacent state-acquired land known as Kandakkuwatta.
¶ 03 (b) (i) Indoor sports feasible at the multi-sports hall: 1. Volleyball 2. Netball 3. Basketball 4. Handball 5. Badminton 6. Table Tennis 7. Weightlifting 8. Karate 9. Judo 10. Taekwondo 11. Wrestling 12. Wushu 13. Throwball 14. Carrom 15. Boxing 16. Kabaddi 17. Swimming
¶ 04 Outdoor sports feasible at the grounds: 1. Athletics (all events) 2. Football 3. Hockey 4. Elle 5. Rugby 6. Softball Cricket (ii) Swimming and physical conditioning (swimming pool and gym). (iii) As per Cabinet Decision No. AMPM/16/0870/747/008 of 01.06.2016, the estimated cost is Rs. 511.89 million. (iv) Yes. (v) 30.11.2025.
¶ 05 (c) Does not arise.
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