MLA seeks fund for Mangala Stadium development

Mangaluru City South MLA Vedavyasa Kamath has appealed to Minister for Youth Empowerment and Sports Rahim Khan to release Rs 14.75 lakh to renovate the roof of the U S Mallya Indoor Stadium which is 15 years old.

The roof has developed cracks. The seepage of rainwater during the monsoon inconveniences athletes. The leakage also damages the sports equipment, observed the MLA.

The MLA appealed to the minister to release Rs 335 lakh for repair and development works at the Mangala Stadium.

He said “I had already submitted a memorandum on January 8. However, the funds have not been released so far”.

The volleyball court would be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 12 lakh.

Other works

Construction of office inside U S Mallya Indoor Stadium at an estimated cost of Rs 12.25 L.

Installation of 150-watt LED floodlights at Mangala Stadium at an estimated cost of Rs 18.25L.

Development of walkers’ path at Mangala Stadium at an estimated cost of Rs 20 L.

Construction of Yuva Spandana Centre at Corporation Bank Library premises at Mangala Stadium Complex at an estimated cost of Rs 22 L.

Work on the extension of the stage.

Construction of the roof at Mangala Stadium.

Laying of interlocks at U S Mallya Indoor Stadium at an estimated cost of Rs 40.50 L.

Construction of retaining concrete wall on one portion of Karavali Utsav Maidan (that collapsed) at an estimated cost of Rs 68.50 L.

Full-fledged roof for volleyball court and other development works at Mangala Stadium at an estimated cost of Rs 105 L.