Government reveals when Ol Kalou Stadium will be completed

The Government of Kenya has announced that the ongoing construction of Ol Kalou Stadium in Nyandarua County is expected to be completed in November this year, as the country continues to expand its sports infrastructure ahead of major continental assignments.The development was confirmed by Defence Permanent Secretary Patrick Mariru, who said the project, which commenced in May, has so far achieved approximately 13 per cent completion.##NAJAVA_MECA_9889546##According to Mariru, foundation works have been completed, while concrete pouring is currently underway.At the same time, column formwork and reinforcement works for the terraces are progressing concurrently as contractors move to the next phase of construction.“Construction works commenced in May this year, and the project has so far achieved approximately 13% completion. Foundation works have been completed, with concrete pouring currently underway. At the same time, works on column formwork and reinforcement for the terraces are progressing concurrently,” the statement read.A glimpse of Talanta Stadium lighting akin to Allianz Arena [VIDEO]Mariru further assured that the government is closely monitoring the project to ensure it remains on schedule and meets the required construction standards.“We are closely monitoring the implementation of the project to ensure that works remain on schedule and are executed to the required standards. We shall continue to support the timely delivery of the facility, with completion targeted for November this year, in line with the approved project implementation period as directed by H.E. President William Samoei Ruto,” he added.The 10,000-capacity facility is expected to provide Nyandarua with a modern sporting venue capable of hosting high-level football and athletics competitions.Harambee Stars forward finds new club after ditching Finnish sideThe stadium will feature a standard football pitch, a tartan athletics track, modern dressing rooms, terraces and a pavilion area, among other amenities.The project is part of the government’s wider push to upgrade sporting infrastructure across the country, with several facilities being developed or renovated to improve the country’s capacity to host domestic and international competitions.Once completed, Ol Kalou Stadium is expected to give local football clubs, athletes and the wider sporting community in Nyandarua a modern home while also opening the county to the possibility of hosting major national sporting events.Neymar joins Migori Youth as FKFPL debut preparations intensify