Masaka Sports Stadium

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Masaka Sports Stadium
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Masaka Sports Stadium
Location within Uganda
Location Masaka City
Buganda Region
Uganda
Coordinates 00°20′41″S31°44′08″E / 0.34472°S 31.73556°E / -0.34472; 31.73556
OwnerMasaka City Government
Capacity 15,000 (expected)
SurfaceArtificial turf
Construction
BuiltSeptember 2024
Opened2026 (expected)
Construction costUSh19 billion (US$5.22 million)
ArchitectCornerstone Designs and Engineering Limited
Main contractorsKaleeta Construction Limited of Uganda

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]

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Location

The 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

The 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

The 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 Fahad Malik Jjingo (24 August 2024). "Construction works for Masaka Recreation Centre kicks off". Daily Monitor . Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  2. 1 2 Fahad Malik Jjingo (30 October 2024). "Leaders query quality of materials for new Masaka stadium construction". Daily Monitor . Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  3. ↑ "Location of Masaka Sports Stadium" (Map). Google Maps . Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  4. ↑ Farish Magembe (16 April 2024). "FUFA Boss Eng Magogo Slams Masaka Stadium Construction Delays". Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  5. ↑ Allan Damba (23 August 2024). "Works on Shs16 billion modern stadium in Masaka underway". Pulse Sports Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
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