The International Multi-Purpose Greenfield Stadium proposed to be constructing in the space available on the Kerala University Campus, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram. This stadium is also the proposed venue for Opening/Closing ceremony for the 35th National games to be held at Kerala,Thiruvananthapuram as the main venue.The total land in the layout is 34 acres.

Capacity: 50,000
2 Tiers
Lighting Towers: 6
Other Components: Mall, Exhibition cum Trade Center, Swimming Pool

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The construction is going to be on DBOT basis, the minimum design guidelines and minimum specifications (http://www.35thnationalgames.in/images/dgk.pdf) were supplied by NGS for the preparation of the Conceptual Design.

As per the government order G.O.(MS) No. 20/2011/S&YA of the S&YA Department dated 26.09.2011 sanction was accorded for the construction of Greenfield stadia at Kariavattom for the conduct of the 35th National Games by adopting annuity model.

A two stage tender process was adopted for the selection of Developer for the construction of stadiums. Developers were empanelled through a prequalification process and RFP(Request For Proposal) issued to the pre-qualified developers inviting technical and financial bids for the development of stadium.

M/s IL&FS Transportation Network Ltd (ITNL) (http://www.itnlindia.com/) emerged as successful bidder on DBOT (Design Build Operate and Transfer) basis with the lowest NPV(Net Present Value) quote for Rs.141.19Cr which is less than the indicative project cost of Rs. 161 crores mentioned in the RFP document.

The Letter of Award(LOA) has been issued to M/s IL & FS Transportation Network Ltd (ITNL) (http://www.itnlindia.com/) for the construction of Karyavattom stadium dated September 29, 2011. Initiation of construction works at the project site is expected to start in two months time (Dec 2011). Procedure for land transfer of project site from University authorities to NGS is under progress.

Great news :cheers:

Thanks for setting this thread up, Ajith. Hopefully, I'll have a bunch of updates on this project after my next visit to Trivandrum in November. Btw, that "Before-After" image pair looks kinda familiar!

Btw, that "Before-After" image pair looks kinda familiar!
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Ajith, please start a similar thread in sportsbar too, this project need national attention.

gr8 to see lot of developments happening in Kazhakkoottam side of Trivandrum :-)

Great News..... I just wished 3 things..

1. The Advertising board on the sides to be straight and solid.. so at least the players don't feel like crashing into it.
2. The high Camera on both end of the wickets to be a little higher.. in most stadiums the camera is kept so low, it seems the empires hat is touching the batsman's feet.
something like this..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Y18orYqXE

3. Clear rectangular edges for pitches. otherwise in most stadiums, the dirt can be seen all around the pitch, you dont even know where the pitch starts and where it ends..

would love to see the pitch and stadiums sides like Melbourne.

Anybody related to the guys making this stadiums, can convey this to the developers.. these might be small issues, but it makes a lot of difference in viewing the matches. i fell in love with the Australian pitches.. when 1992 world cup happens there.. My father used to wake us up early morning get up and watch the matches with hot tea in hand..

India’s first DBOT (design, build, operate and transfer) model outdoor stadium is coming up at Karyavattom in Thiruvananthapuram. It is being constructed to facilitate the 35th National Games to be held in Kerala.

The new greenfield stadium is coming up on 34 acres of land on Kerala University’s Kariavattom campus. Mumbai-based IL&FS Transportation Networks Limited won the bid for constructing the stadium at a cost of Rs 141 crore. The construction will begin in next December. The developer will design the stadium, build, operate and transfer it to the state government after completing the lease period of 15 years.

“This will be the first DBOT-model stadium in the country,” said an official in the coordinating committee. “The new method of operating the stadium will help avoid the possible hue and cry over the lack of maintenance after the Games. The operator will have to ensure the stadium is maintained well even when it is used for non-sporting events. The developer should also give back 10% of the gross revenue to the state government collected from Games and other non-sporting events conducted in the stadium. It should also give back 30% of sponsorship (inside stadium) revenue to the government annually,” he said.

The delay in construction and over expenditure could be curbed by resorting to the DBOT model, he added.

The operator would construct the stadium without financial aid from the government in the initial years. The authorities will release money in installments to the developer from third year onwards. A total of Rs 400 crore will be released by the end of the leasing period.

“The new stadium, which will have a seating capacity of 50,000, will come up after 24 months. The playing arena in the stadium will be constructed in line with FIFA regulations and ICC norms. It will have facilities to accommodate indoor sport facilities like basketball, volleyball, table tennis and handball. Olympic-size swimming pool with aquatic centre too will be constructed,” the official said.

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^^ - Good update, Ajith. I understand that the Concession Agreement could be signed as early as this week.

The next stage is to freeze the design with respect to the utilization of various facilities. I am kind of involved with that, I can say for sure that this will be the most innovative stadium in the country in terms of mixed-use. In fact, the concept behind the design is very much in line with global best practice of multi-use of sports facilities and we may have stolen a march even on Singapore, which is still fiddling around with a similar project when last heard.

Stay tuned!

Ajay, How can they use the same ground for both cricket and football. Will the goal posts be removable ? and what about the pitch, will it be relaid before a cricket match?

Ajay, How can they use the same ground for both cricket and football. Will the goal posts be removable ? and what about the pitch, will it be relaid before a cricket match?

Yes and perhaps, respectively. The stadium will not see use changes very frequently. The MCG is a dual-use stage.

Yes and perhaps, respectively. The stadium will not see use changes very frequently. The MCG is a dual-use stage.

MCG? I assume it is Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The wiki page answered the doubts of how can we have both Cricket and football matches :)
The football (soccer) configuration looks a little strange though!!

Some other questions that came to my mind regarding the ground planned in TVM.

Would it also have a athletic track around it?

The article above says that the construction will start in next December. I hope they meant this december

MCG? I assume it is Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The wiki page answered the doubts of how can we have both Cricket and football matches :)
The football (soccer) configuration looks a little strange though!!

Some other questions that came to my mind regarding the ground planned in TVM.

Would it also have a athletic track around it?

The article above says that the construction will start in next December. I hope they meant this december

Does any have any updates?.Isnt the work supposed to star this Dec?

It is heard that the soil testing has already started.Can anybody confirm this?

It is heard that the soil testing has already started.Can anybody confirm this?

Soil testing has already been completed a long while back. Perhaps they are now doing a more detailed engineering study.

Ajay,

It is soil boring test. Is it a part of detail engineering study?
Machinery and materials for the same started reaching the site from yesterday onwards.

Ajay,

It is soil boring test. Is it a part of detail engineering study?
Machinery and materials for the same started reaching the site from yesterday onwards.

AFAIK, NGS had done about a dozen bore holes at the site. I understand that there has been limited location shifting of the various components of the complex within the site and this could be why they are doing additional soil testing. Also, the detailed structural design may have necessitated additional bores at certain locations.

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This is what exactly I meant.
As Rajesh mentioned, this is for testing the soil strata to decide the depth of piles;if necessary.

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Construction of the Kariavattom Main Stadium will start this week

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Ajay, How can they use the same ground for both cricket and football. Will the goal posts be removable ? and what about the pitch, will it be relaid before a cricket match?

My guess is that it'll primarily be a world class cricket stadium with a makeshift facility for conducting football matches as well.

My guess is that it'll primarily be a world class cricket stadium with a makeshift facility for conducting football matches as well.

AFAIK, the design meets both ICC and FIFA standards for international matches. That said, the ground configuration will be for cricket, with the football pitch configurable inside.

AFAIK, the design meets both ICC and FIFA standards for international matches. That said, the ground configuration will be for cricket, with the football pitch configurable inside.

Yeah, that's what I meant. :)

Personally, being more of a football fan than a cricket fan, I would have desired Trivandrum to have a club owned football exclusive stadium like those in Europe. But with India being one of the worst teams in world football, it makes sense to go with a ground configuration suiting cricket rather than football.

But with India being one of the worst teams in world football, it makes sense to go with a ground configuration suiting cricket rather than football.

Have faith, Atul, football may yet have its heyday in India. FIFA and AIFA are working to pump in massive resources to develop India's football business to match the multi-billion bonanza of cricket. A little birdie tells me that plans are afoot to put Trivandrum on the footballing map. :)

Have faith, Atul, football may yet have its heyday in India. FIFA and AIFA are working to pump in massive resources to develop India's football business to match the multi-billion bonanza of cricket. A little birdie tells me that plans are afoot to put Trivandrum on the footballing map. :)

If there is something like the IPL for soccer, desi players could get world class training and eventually some players will emerge.

I truly hope so.

WORK TO COMMENCE WITHIN A WEEK



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Nona must have reported the above pretty grudgingly. AFAIK, the KCA has already expressed its strong interest in becoming part of the operations at the Trivandrum International Stadium.

‘Start’ for Kariavattom Stadium

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Bringing to an end the inordinate delay in the infrastructure development which further delayed the 35th National Games, the preliminary work on the international stadium at Kariavattom is expected to begin within two weeks.
University of Kerala and Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (IL&FS) signed a concession agreement in this regard the other day. IL&FS is the developer of the stadium proposed to be constructed on 37 acres of land belonging to the University of Kerala on Kariavattom campus.
The Kariavattom stadium is the proposed venue for the opening/closing ceremonies of the 35th National Games to be held in Kerala. Anil Kumar, co-ordinator of National Games Secretariat, said: “The stadium will be unique in many ways. It is the first stadium in the country coming up on DBOT (Design-Build- Operate and Transfer) basis. It is also the first stadium in the country to be developed on annuity mode. Unlike other stadia which remain unused after the main event, this stadium is designed as a self-sustaining model. It will have a convention centre, exhibition hall, restaurant, club house, swimming pools, indoor games facilities, retail space etc.” The rough estimate of the project is Rs 160 crore.
The stadium is designed in such a way that it can be used for football and cricket. It will not have an athletic track since the city already has stadia with this facility. It will have a seating capacity of 50,000.
The University of Kerala has agreed to lend 37 acres of its land in Kariavattom on lease for 30 years. It is learned that a consensus has been formed on rent. Though IL&FS had won the bid and awarded the contract almost five months ago, the work was stuck over the issue of land transfer by the University authorities.
The National Games Secretariat has also received the environmental clearance for the project. “All the formalities are over. The work will start soon,” said Anil Kumar.
IL&FS has formed a special purpose vehicle, Kariavattom Sports Facilities Limited, for the construction of the stadium. In annuity mode, the Government will not have to pay any amount for the first three years. It will pay Rs 400 crore in the next 15 years. The company is responsible for the maintenance of the stadium for 15 years after construction. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2013.

http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/%E2%80%98start%E2%80%99-for-kariavattom-stadium/379769.html

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Good find Rajesh Nair

Stadium looks absolutely stunning particularly gallery, roofing & lighting towers. While comparing with other stadiums in the state it looks great.

^^ That design appears radically different from the one we've seen before. And where did this Murty and Manyam come from? I thought that Trivandrum based JCJR Partnership was the architect. Ajay, is this the final design?

^^ That design appears radically different from the one we've seen before. And where did this Murty and Manyam come from? I thought that Trivandrum based JCJR Partnership was the architect. Ajay, is this the final design?

JCJR created the Conceptual Design for the project, as well as for the Vattiyoorkavu Indoor Stadium, Central Stadium and Calicut Indoor Stadium. The design in the video has been created by the architects appointed by IL&FS, the developer of the stadium. It incorporates the unique mixed use concept that was at the center of the JCJR proposal, combining the 50,000 seat stadium with extensive retail, sports club, convention and hospitality facilities.

The current design has also been modified to incorporate some of the changes that have occurred to the shape of the land parcel leased from the University of Kerala. This design may evolve further, but it already incorporates most of the original concept.

Sorry to say that the design shown on the video is too minimalistic and boring..

Sorry to say that the design shown on the video is too minimalistic and boring..

I think there is not much importance in the exterior of a stadium. Did we ever seen an exterior angle of stadium during the live telecast of a match? But interior, gallery, lighting, ground, roof etc holds much importance. Here in this design, that sections looks very impressive.

Sorry to say that the design shown on the video is too minimalistic and boring..

There could be more changes, i suppose. It really looked different from the initial pictures.

Sorry to say that the design shown on the video is too minimalistic and boring..

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Sorry to say that the design shown on the video is too minimalistic and boring..

-100... :bash:

Keralean, Can i expect the same dialogues from you once this project reaching finishing stages???

Sorry to say that the design shown on the video is too minimalistic and boring..

At least be happy that the construction of the stadium going to start in a few weeks. Allathe padavum varachu vachittu anumathikku kathirikkenda gathikedillallo :)

AFAIK, the ground breaking is scheduled for the last week of April. In the meantime, clearing and preliminary site grading will commence this week or early next week.

-100... :bash:

Keralean, Can i expect the same dialogues from you once this project reaching finishing stages???

Well, I clearly pointed out regarding the model in video. Hopefully they pep up the design. Its just a personal opinion (just google up images for "international football/cricket stadiums" then you will know what I am talking about).

Its true that at least they have started building it rather than fantasising on paper or IT.

Construction work at the site will start on 23/04/12.

http://35thnationalgames.in/index.php/infrastructure/new-infrastructure/222-kariavattom-main-stadium?start=4

Its true that at least they have started building it rather than fantasising on paper.

Precisely the point.

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Great find.... The stadium looks big and stylish... :cheers:

The stadium looks awesome!
Superb

Great looking.. I am sure will be the leading stadium in Kerala for international matches once completed..

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Count 18 months from 23.04.2012 :)

^^^^
Letz hope this stadium will be dedicated to the nation on 1st November 2013(Kerala Pirave Day):cheers:

Head that IL&FS and NGS has roped Dubai based Seed Engineering as the MEP consultants for the International stadium.

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Head that IL&FS and NGS has roped Dubai based Seed Engineering as the MEP consultants for the International stadium.

SEED is IL&FS's MEP consultant. I hope that the choice of contractor will also be confirmed soon. They have already identified a large contractor already executing two major projects in the vicinity.

Kerala CM to lay foundation stone for National Games stadium

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Come Wednesday and Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will lay the foundation stone for the Kariavattom outdoor stadium, the proposed venue for the opening/closing ceremony of the 35th National Games. The Chief Minister will lay the foundation stone at 4.30 pm on the day at Kariavattom.

Sports Minister K B Ganesh Kumar and officials concerned will attend the function. The event will be a major milestone in the preparations for the 35th National Games to be hosted by the State. The proposed stadium will come up on 37 acres of land belonging to the University of Kerala.

The Kerala University has lent the 37 acres to Kariavattom Sports Facilities Limited, a special-purpose vehicle fully owned by IL&FS Transportation Network Limited. The land was given on lease for 30 years. The construction of the greenfield stadium is expected to be completed in two years.
Kerala CM to lay foundation stone for National Games stadium

The first stadium in the country to be developed on DBOT (Design-build-operate- transfer) basis, the facility would have the capacity to seat 50,000 people. The rough estimate of the project is Rs 160 crore.

The stadium is designed in such a way that it could be used for football and cricket. It is designed as a self-sustaining model, having a convention centre, exhibition hall, restaurant, club house, swimming pools, indoor games facilities, retail space etc.

Though the work was awarded to IL&FS in September last year, delay in forming a consensus on the lease amount by Kerala University lagged the works. Finally, National Games Secretariat, IL&FS and the University signed a concession agreement on April 4, paving way for the development of the stadium.


http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tpuram-kerala-cm-to-lay-foundation-stone-for-stadium/251273-62-133.html

The venue (Pavilion/Panthal);) for the function is getting ready.

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If I am guessing correctly, the pavilion is located at the spot where the 600 m access road from the stadium complex meets the old NH 66 alignment.

^^ And my guess is it will be a 4-laner. I browsed the old pages but couldn't locate specific details about the road but remember reading somewhere about the width and specifications. Starts from the eastern border of the Highway Research Institute, right?

^^ And my guess is it will be a 4-laner. I browsed the old pages but couldn't locate specific details about the road but remember reading somewhere about the width and specifications. Starts from the eastern border of the Highway Research Institute, right?

Correct, the access road would have a minimum of 4-lanes and perhaps as many as 6, since the surge traffic when 50,000 folks exit the stadium within a period of 30 minutes would be very high. Fortunately, there will be a monorail station within walking distance.

International stadium work to begin at Karyavattom

Twenty-eight months after it was first conceived, an international stadium project on the Karyavattom campus of the University of Kerala will get under way on Wednesday.

The sporting edifice on a sprawling 37-acre (about 15 hectare) plot is being constructed in connection with the 35{+t}{+h}National Games to be hosted by the State in December 2013 and will be the venue of the opening and the closing ceremonies of the multi-disciplinary event.

The work is being executed by Kariyavattom Sports Facilities Ltd. (KSFL), a fully owned subsidiary of IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd., which had bagged the contract early last year.

The stadium, expected to cost Rs. 161 crore, is the first such sports infrastructure project to be constructed on an annuity basis in the country and will have a total capacity to seat 50,000 spectators.

During the post-Games period, it is proposed to host national and international events in cricket and football.

As part of the agreement entered into by the National Games Secretariat (NGS) with the KSFL, the stadium will have, besides the main playing arena, separate VIP and press galleries, accommodation facilities for players and office rooms.

The complex will have an indoor stadium which can accommodate three basketball courts, 12 badminton courts, two volleyball and handball courts each or 20 table-tennis tables at a given time.

Further, an aquatic centre with an Olympics-size swimming pool and other allied facilities and two tennis courts are envisaged.

Self-sustaining model

The project has been designed as a self-sustaining economic model and as such, will have a convention centre with a seating capacity of 2,000, a semi-open exhibition centre, a gymnasium with spa, a clubhouse, space for retail outlets and food courts, an operational building and an open area to park 2,000 cars, all accessible through a 24-m approach road from the nearby National Highway.

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will inaugurate the work on Wednesday evening, in the presence of Education Minister P.K. Abdu Rabb, Sports Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar and other dignitaries.

The work on the project is expected to completed within the next 24 months, while NGS officials are hopeful that the first phase will get over by November next year.


Going to be the best sports destination in Kerala.

^^ 24 months ? So the National Games will not happen till 2014 May ?

^^ 24 months ? So the National Games will not happen till 2014 May ?

That's for completion of the entire complex, the article clearly says that NGS is planning to commission Phase 1, which would be the stadium itself, before Dec 2013.

One of the 2 ODI's played in TVM...

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Stadium Link : http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/ground/58479.html

I had been to the ODI match between India & West Indies in the 88 or so as a kid. (I think my memory is correct). I remember Kapildev going to bat with a piece of cloth tied around his forehead, patting a young boy on the stands and coming back faster to the pavilion being duck or a digit score.

Can we change the title of this thread from approved to U/C :cheers:

Can we change the title of this thread from approved to U/C :cheers:

As per SSC guidelines, this thread can be bumped to "Prep" till primary foundation work starts, after which it can move to "U/C".

Soon..... :)

I had been to the ODI match between India & West Indies in the 88 or so as a kid. (I think my memory is correct). I remember Kapildev going to bat with a piece of cloth tied around his forehead, patting a young boy on the stands and coming back faster to the pavilion being duck or a digit score.

Wow! I was at the same match with my cousin! Wonder if we passed each other in the crowd, all I can remember is that it was a hotttt day! :lol:

That's for completion of the entire complex, the article clearly says that NGS is planning to commission Phase 1, which would be the stadium itself, before Dec 2013.

My Bad. Missed that one. Thanks for the clarification.

Wow! I was at the same match with my cousin! Wonder if we passed each other in the crowd, all I can remember is that it was a hotttt day! :lol:

I too was in the crowd, it happened in 87-88 period, immediately after the 87 World cup. If I remember correctly Srikanth scored a Century there. Still remember the punishment I got from School, for skipping class. :)

^^Oh, was it easier those days to watch an International Match by cutting class and getting in? Anyway we were the unfortunate boys who never had even dreams of cutting class or strikes or the like during School days.

My Father had taken me and my brother for the match; not sure whether it was a ' School working day' also.

^^Oh, was it easier those days to watch an International Match by cutting class and getting in? Anyway we were the unfortunate boys who never had even dreams of cutting class or strikes or the like during School days.

My Father had taken me and my brother for the match; not sure whether it was a ' School working day' also.

:) I went with my elder cousin. Match was on Monday, 25th Jan 1988. But when I reached school on 27th Jan , my class teacher asked me to give the reason for the absense, as it was not informed. I told him the truth and he become almost mad. Pinne oru performance thanne aayirunnu!!!

Kerala CM to lay foundation stone for National Games stadium

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Come Wednesday and Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will lay the foundation stone for the Kariavattom outdoor stadium, the proposed venue for the opening/closing ceremony of the 35th National Games. The Chief Minister will lay the foundation stone at 4.30 pm on the day at Kariavattom.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tpuram-kerala-cm-to-lay-foundation-stone-for-stadium/251273-62-133.html

didnt c any news in papers abt the stone laying foundation...does it postponed due to the restrictions because of neyyatinkara election for one mnth ???

any idea ?

^^
Only the function was postponed, actual works started as scheduled :)

^^
Only the function was postponed, actual works started as scheduled :)

Heard in today ACV news that the function is scheduled for May 8:)

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Yes..2 days back The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article3372604.ece) also reported about the May 8th function.

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Folks,

Heres the end of what we are waiting for the past couple of hours. Have a free tour of the historical event happened today evening @ Trivandrum.

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Lighting the lamp :) Angane aa chadangum kazhinju... Ini 18 masangalu koodi kazhinja.. Thalle.. Footballum Crickettum kanan vere evdem pwaanda..

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During his speech, Minister K B Ganesh Kumar requested the CM to declare the Karyavattom Stadium area as a special sports zone, so that no strikes/protests from workers union or labourers could hinder the work going on there, so that the Stadium work will be completed in 18 months. Ganesh Kumar also said that if it wasnt going to be declared a special zone, he wouldnt believe that the work would be completed within the said time.

As the reply to Ganesh Kumar, CM Oommen Chandy in his speech told that he was very happy to see the enthusiam of the people and the concerned officials/ministers and so, he declared that he will put up the decision to declare Karyavattom Stadium as a special sports zone immediately, probably within one or two days. He also said that National Games is a prestige issue for the government and therefore, they will see to it that the Stadium will be completed within 18 months. :cheers: He also said that he had great hopes in this project, specially mentioning that this is the first BOT stadium in the country, and that the stadium will bring a vast change to the face of the city and to Kerala as a whole. :)

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During his speech, Minister K B Ganesh Kumar requested the CM to declare the Karyavattom Stadium area as a special sports zone, so that no strikes/protests from workers union or labourers could hinder the work going on there, so that the Stadium work will be completed in 18 months. Ganesh Kumar also said that if it wasnt going to be declared a special zone, he wouldnt believe that the work would be completed within the said time.

As the reply to Ganesh Kumar, CM Oommen Chandy in his speech told that he was very happy to see the enthusiam of the people and the concerned officials/ministers and so, he declared that he will put up the decision to declare Karyavattom Stadium as a special sports zone immediately, probably within one or two days. He also said that National Games is a prestige issue for the government and therefore, they will see to it that the Stadium will be completed within 18 months. :cheers: He also said that he had great hopes in this project, specially mentioning that this is the first BOT stadium in the country, and that the stadium will bring a vast change to the face of the city and to Kerala as a whole. :)

Exactly... Hats off to you Minister Ganesh Kumar. He knows how vested interests gonna play against this ambitious project and he took action against prior to the inauguration activities by the CM. :cheers:

Stadium Construction Site to Get Special Zone Status (http://t.co/jyRJhyuv)

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Tuesday lauded the Sports Department and the National Games Secretariat for developing a unique model for the construction of the new international stadium at the Kerala University campus in Karyavattom.

Inaugurating the construction work of the 50,000-seater stadium being built in connection with the 35th National Games, the Chief Minister said it was a model worth emulating and would go a long way in redefining the development initiatives of the State. Also, the new stadium, being the first of its kind to be constructed on annuity basis, will provide not only a boost to sporting activities within the State but also in the country as a whole.

Designed to the specifications of both the ICC and FIFA, the stadium is a unique public private partnership initiative that aims to bring the world of international sports to the state. The stadium incorporates a range of environmentally friendly initiatives, including extensive use of solar panels, rainwater conservation and a unique construction style which blends with the landscape.

Sports Minister K.B Ganesh Kumar, who was also present, had requested to keep the construction site away from all the hurdles associated with loading and unloading processes, if possible. In response the Chandy said that the site will be declared as a special zone. “As the sports minister requested, I declare the proposed stadium site as a special zone and the matter will be put before the Cabinet tomorrow itself as the timely completion of stadium is important,” he said.

“Formal orders will be issued after the meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday itself. If the Labour Minister (Shibu Baby John) is not present at tomorrow’s (Wednesday’s) meeting, the issue will be cleared by the State Cabinet on May 16. But the Sports Department should stick to its word that the work on the stadium will be completed within the next 18 months, as promised.”

In his presidential address Mr. Ganesh Kumar said it was one of the happiest days in his life.;) “We have had multiple bodies checking all aspects of the deal and this will continue throughout the length of the project. In fact a team from the film development corporation is going to film the progress of the entire project and post it on the project website for public to watch”, he said.

Education minister P.K Abdu Rabb said that the fact that the stadium is going to be used years around makes it different from other such projects, “Usually people think of stadiums as dead investments but this is going to be used for one thing or the other throughout the year and that in itself is remarkable,” he said.

MLA M.V. Abdul Wahab, Kerala University Vice-Chancellor A. Jayakrishnan, Sports Secretary M. Sivasankaran, Thiruvananthapuram District Panchayat President Ramani P. Nair, KSSC President Padmini Thomas, and the NGS CEO and Secretary Amit Mallick also spoke.

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Folks,

After celebrating the inauguration event of our International Cricket Stadium, its time for us to go for the details in depth. Here we go...

Layout

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Aerial View from South Side

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Aerial Night View from South Side

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Aerial View from East Side

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Aerial Night View from East Side

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View of Entrance Plaza

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Night View of Entrance Plaza/Retail Area

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Sachin Tendulkarkku padikkukaya alle..Double century adichitte maravoo aniyaa..:-) :-)

View of Club House

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Aerial View of Club House

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Thallee..Chris Gayle' um join cheythallo..njerippu...:-)

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers: Polappan !!!! The True INTERNATIONAL Stadium of Kerala !!!!!!!!!

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers: Polappan !!!! The True INTERNATIONAL Stadium of Kerala !!!!!!!!!

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Nice Pics of Kariyavattam int'l stadium Viveks, VJ file & Ajithv..:cheers:

Eco clearance for new stadium

The State-level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has accorded clearance for the construction of the greenfield stadium on the campus of the University of Kerala, Karyavattom, being built in connection with the 35{+t}{+h}National Games.

In the order issued on Wednesday by the SEIAA member-secretary James Varghese, the authority has stipulated certain conditions for the National Games Secretariat (NGS) to comply with while constructing the stadium. This includes the provision that the existing and proposed roads leading to the highways should be wide enough to enable the free movement of fire engines and vehicular traffic and that the slope of the internal roads should be rectified appropriately.

The NGS has also been asked to provide weep holes in the compound walls at the project site to ensure natural drainage of rainwater during the monsoon period.

Solid waste management system should be established by the NGS, without depending on the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, in accordance with the provisions/guidelines of the State Pollution Control Board. The order says the compliance with these conditions will be monitored by the State Directorate of Environment and Climate Change and the Regional Office of the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests, Bangalore. Further to this, the Authority has also issued an 11-point general conditions to be followed by the NGS on matters, including rainwater harvesting, the formation of an environment monitoring cell and the planting of suitable avenue trees.

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article3427640.ece

“We have already acquired the land at Karyavattom, but right now the plan is to develop it into a ground capable of hosting first class matches with pavilions and hostel facilities. The building of the stadium and other things would be carried out only at a later stage,” said Krishnaprasad.

http://www.yentha.com/news/view/news/kochi-to-host-its-first-dn-odi

“We have already acquired the land at Karyavattom, but right now the plan is to develop it into a ground capable of hosting first class matches with pavilions and hostel facilities. The building of the stadium and other things would be carried out only at a later stage,” said Krishnaprasad.


Wonder what the heck he is talking about?! Anyways, sans any help from the Kerala (?) CA, the State will soon have its very first purpose-built international cricket stadium in the Capital. I am sure the KCA is very welcome to host matches here. In fact, a little birdie tells me that preliminary discussions to this effect have already happened.

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Maybe this guy is talking about developing StXaviers ground at Thumba which KCA planned to give as "compensation" or more aptly "pitcha" to capital city for hosting first class matches..

http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/news/kerala-u-19-created-history

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Maybe this guy is talking about developing StXaviers ground at Thumba which KCA planned to give as "compensation" or more aptly "pitcha" to capital city for hosting first class matches..

http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/news/kerala-u-19-created-history

Spot-on. The reporter probably confused the locations.

Thanks for the clarification Ajay and Krp

Special labour zone notified

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In view of the upcoming 35th National Games, the proposed greenfield stadium on the Kariavattom campus of the Kerala University has been notified as a special labour zone, so as to ensure smooth and speedy completion of works in an environment free of strikes.

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said here on Thursday that the cabinet has decided to entrust the overseeing of the work with a deputy labour commissioner.

Source (http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Special-labour-zone-notified/395012.html)

Thiruvananthapuram Earning its Sporting Stripes (http://t.co/GdywwkZX)

With the 35th National Games slated for December 2013 in the State, Thiruvananthapuram will get a stadium, in fact a “mini-township” for sports, which is expected bridge that infrastructure gap to a large extent. The international stadium and sporting facility is coming up at Karyavattom, near the University of Kerala campus and a few kilometres from Technopark. It will be the main Games venue.

The Rs. 161-crore complex, coming up on about 15 hectares of land, is said to be one of the biggest investment and infrastructure development initiatives in the field of sports in India. The complex will include facilities to host, and train in, multidisciplinary sports events. Chief Minister Oommen Chandy recently inaugurated its construction.

“This is going to be a truly international sports complex with state-of-the-art facilities. This project is a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country in many ways, and it is going to be a coveted asset for the sports sector in the country,” Amit Mallick, Chief Executive Officer of the National Games Secretariat, says. At the heart of the project will be a spectacular sporting arena, an international standard stadium with a seating capacity of 50,000. The “seating bowl” of the stadium is designed to have a variety of seating types configured around the circular ground. Specially designed seats and ramps for people with disabilities will be a feature.

External video-boards, public telephones, ATMs, public toilet facilities, merchandising outlets, food and beverage outlets, space for hawking and vending carts, a system for effective crowd control and emergency exits are among the features included in the design.

Player facilities in the stadium will include changing rooms and lockers for athletes, football and cricket players and umpires, a first-aid room, a drug testing room, a players’ lounge and family room and Hall of Fame, a space to display trophies and memorabilia.

The media facilities will include a press box, an interview room, interview areas at the pitch level, a television pre- and post-production studio, a radio broadcasting booth, camera platforms and a commentary box.

The stadium elevation has been designed to emphasise simplicity and slenderness of edges. Half the seats will have roof cover, which, though economical and lightweight, has been designed to reflect modern design aspirations. The stadium roof will house the lighting and emergency lighting services, public address systems and dish antennas and other broadcast equipment.

The complex will include an indoor sports complex with facilities for basketball, badminton, volleyball, handball, table tennis and other indoor events.

An Olympics-size swimming pool and allied facilities, a gymnasium and spa and two tennis courts will complement the facilities.

^^ Its a half page article in the front page of Hindu Property Plus... Am happy while seeing atleast national medias are paying attention to Trivandrum developments.

^^ Its a half page article in the front page of Hindu Property Plus... Am happy while seeing atleast national medias are paying attention to Trivandrum developments.

I hope that with the completion of this spectacular stadium, the one day cricket matches , IPL and many other important matches will be regular feature in Tvm. It will also help to develop the talent among the young Keralites It will also be a boon to the aspiring Technopark/Technocity employees

Cheers!!!

It will also help to develop the talent among the young Keralites It will also be a boon to the aspiring Technopark/Technocity employees
Cheers!!!

Pinne, TP professionals ellam cricket kalikkan pokukayalle oru stadium vannu ennu paranju..:-P

Of course, they could be among those who fill up the stadium.

Aspiring talents, not only in cricket, but in all other spheres should/would be targeted much early in their life

The 24 m 6 lane Wide road from National Highway to the stadium premises starts from here...

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I would like to know the present status and the estimated date of completion.

I would like to know the present status and the estimated date of completion.

Better go with the NGS. They will get you updated.

I would like to know the present status and the estimated date of completion.

Preliminary grading and set-out are in progress. Estimated completion of the basic stadium alone would be in Oct/Nov 2013 and the full complex by Jul 2014.

Hi,

I have been a regular but passive visitor to Trivandrum based forums. Thanks to all active participants who have been doing a great job in keeping this going!!
Trying to become a bit more active by posting a first picture depicting a small update on construction of the international stadium at kariavattom.
Clearing on the pathway from the highway to stadium has started on Saturday with trees being cut down and cleared.:)

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/apramodh/25062011031.jpg

Welcome Pramodh to this forum. Your first posting is very informative as regards the current state of the ambitious stadium. The details add to the usefulness.
Hope to get more of such posts from you in future.

Cheers!!!

Hi,

I have been a regular but passive visitor to Trivandrum based forums. Thanks to all active participants who have been doing a great job in keeping this going!!
Trying to become a bit more active by posting a first picture depicting a small update on construction of the international stadium at kariavattom.
Clearing on the pathway from the highway to stadium has started on Saturday with trees being cut down and cleared.:)

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/apramodh/25062011031.jpg

The process has been started on last wednesday.

Thanks Kannan, Rajesh.

Made a short visit to the location. Ground work is in progress at this time. Not a significant change - however good to see that things have started moving!!

Possibly workers stay quarters and stores :

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/apramodh/26062011034.jpg

Ground clearing in progress:
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Thanks!!

^^Good snaps Pramod :)

Great snaps Pramod. Keep Going... :cheers:

^^ - They would be setting out the site right now and commencing preliminary excavation. The detailed design and construction design work should be complete in a few weeks' time. Then the main contract would start.

Welcome to the forum, Pramodh and nice snaps.

Nice Updates ! :)

Thanks for all your support !! Please find a final photograph on the current status - this is pathway from the highway to the stadium (already posted) - however the land for the stadium is also visible in the picture.
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/apramodh/02072011037.jpg


Thanks!!

Thanks for all your support !! Please find a final photograph on the current status - this is pathway from the highway to the stadium (already posted) - however the land for the stadium is also visible in the picture.
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/apramodh/02072011037.jpg


Thanks!!

Nice pic's....:)
Is the pic taken today??? I've seen a couple of JCB's and trucks clearing the land in the stadium area and its missin in this pic thats why i've asked....
Anyway its movin ahead...:cheers:

^^

A very nice view of the site is visible from the food court in Thejanswini,Technopark ;)

Hi Abhijith,

This picture was taken on the 30th Saturday. However, this is from the highway opposite to University gate. This is where the pathway to the stadium starts from the highway. The actual land for the stadium is visible far away.

Clearing work is in progress in full swing as indicated by you on the actual stadium land.
There was some issue with unloading materials last week with locals unions raising some issues - however, the land clearing and grading continues in full swing.

Ajith - will check out the view from Tejaswini food court and try to get a picture if possible.

Thanks!!

Hey Guys, Whats happening here at the International Stadium site? :)

Thanks to the Senior SSC-ian too for accompanying me for taking the snaps... ;)

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^^
കേരളത്തിന്റെ ''കളിത്തൊട്ടില്'' ആകാന് പോകുന്ന സ്ഥലം :banana:

^^ Thanks man Vivek. Superb view of TP too...

:) Great snaps Vivek!! Nice to see things moving!!

Earth moving equipment at work, probably for the preliminary foundation excavation. I also see a vibro-compactor, guess they must be starting work on the approach road as well. Good shots.

Hi

A few more updates - nothing big - but a few more steps forward.
As mentioned by Ajay work on the approach road from NH to the stadium is progressing!!

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Movement of massive construction equipments to the stadium site through karyavattam-chekottukonam road causes traffic block today noon.

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Batching plant! :) So they must be starting work on pouring the foundations soon.

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Nice Updates :)

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Some basement work
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View from NH
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Awesome updates! The first phase will be excavation and foundation pouring for one of the pavilions.

Site Clearance Completed.
Concrete batching plant erection completed
Earth work for North Block completed
Site office completed
Works started for North Pavilion

I understand that NGS plans to set up real-time video monitoring at the site, for the first time in India. I hope we will have a public feed of this on the NGS website! :)

Kariavattom Main Stadium,Thiruvananthapuram - Project Progress status

http://www.35thnationalgames.in/images/stories/kerala/Kariavattom/greenfield.jpg

Awesome! Going to be one of the best stadiums in India.

Kariavattom Main Stadium,Thiruvananthapuram - Project Progress status

http://www.35thnationalgames.in/images/stories/kerala/Kariavattom/greenfield.jpg

Whats the progress of the project

Whats the progress of the project

Construction is well progressed, with the bulk of the foundation work on the main stadium nearing completion and work on one of the two main pavilion superstructures having commenced.

The National Games Secretariat has detailed updates on the status of the work, unfortunately the website appears to be down today. They are also installing web-cams at the site which will broadcast images of the site live.

Construction is well progressed, with the bulk of the foundation work on the main stadium nearing completion and work on one of the two main pavilion superstructures having commenced.

The National Games Secretariat has detailed updates on the status of the work, unfortunately the website appears to be down today. They are also installing web-cams at the site which will broadcast images of the site live.

Dont worry... Let me in... ;)

Folks,

Am sure it became a long gap since the last update posted here... So let me offer you a free site tour of Kerala's first dedicated International Cricket stadium Construction at Trivandrum... :cheers:

Hope the updates may be an answer to some of our neighbor forumers... ;)

Am sorry if there is any less clarity photos because most of the shots i clicked it from the driver seat of a running car. :)

24m Wide Road (6 lane) from NH to the Site:

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Construction Site Updates: 3

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We do have a green sorrounding too... ;)

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Mission Over... ;)

Thanks and grt job Mr.Vivek.

^^ - Good ones Vivek. The big yellow components look like parts for a gantry crane that'll be used in a pre-cast yard for concrete segments. Pre-fab construction will help speed things up to meet the December 2013.

Great to see that Kerala's first purpose-built International Cricket Stadium is well and truly underway.

Good work, Vivek:)

Hope the updates may be an answer to some of our neighbor forumers... ;)
Surely will hit the Veliyam Parambu :)
Anyway, good work..!!

Surely will hit the Veliyam Parambu :)
Anyway, good work..!!

Yes. Below is the remark by somebody 2 days back in a neighboring forum. Wait and see. Hopes time will clear his doubts. Also i hope God will give him a chance to watch an International Cricket Match in this stadium ^^

Though the National Games main venue proposed at Kazhakkootam looks good in design and rendering...I believe in reality once it materializes (if it) it may look like another Chandrashekharan Nair stadium or University stadium.

നിന്*റെ എല്ലാ വിശ്വാസങ്ങളും നിന്നെ രക്ഷിക്കണം എന്നില്ല :)

Nice Updates Vivek

Kalip fotos Vivek macha !!! :cheers:

Thanks friends...

@Vj, Kurachu naal aayallo ee vazhikku kandittu!!! Where were u??? :)

Nice pics.. Vivek.

Does any one have an idea about the dimensions of the playing surface. we don't wanna see a small ground like most of the indian cricket grounds as that doesn't make a cricket match competitive.

^^ - Good ones Vivek. The big yellow components look like parts for a gantry crane that'll be used in a pre-cast yard for concrete segments. Pre-fab construction will help speed things up to meet the December 2013.



Boss, You are saying about this one??? ;)

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Technopark can be seen in background...

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Yes that's a high capacity gantry crane. Probably a 20/25 T unit used to move pre-cast units around in the casting yard. The stadium will most likely use pre-cast units for its beams and decking slabs for the seating areas.

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Image Courtesy: Cimolai Technology
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Technopark can be seen in background...

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A 50,000 seat stadium and a 50,000 seatIT park (TP Phase I) in the same frame, not many places you could see that. A great combination! :)

Good development. Things are picking fast.
I pray to god that no lobbies or external forces does any sabbotage attempt to stop this construction.

Trivandrum badly needs an multipurpose stadium of high standards.

A 50,000 seat stadium and a 50,000 seatIT park (TP Phase I) in the same frame, not many places you could see that. A great combination! :)

True, all those geeks could fill the place in no time.

Thanks Viveks for the timely updates.Happy to see the good progress.

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National Games: KU fails to show sporting spirit (http://newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/article1335243.ece)

The 35th National Games are scheduled to be held in December 2013 and officials at the National Games Secretariat (NGS) are busy with the preparations. However, the University of Kerala seems to be least interested in the event.

Citing flimsy reasons, the University has not signed the contract to lease out around 37 acres of land belonging to it on the Kariavattom campus for the construction of a greenfield stadium for the Games. The concession agreement and MoU for construction were signed by NGS, Kerala University and ITNL, the concessionaire, back in April. The inauguration of construction of work was held in May.

However, the dispute over a clause in the lease agreement is keeping the Kerala University from signing it.

According to NGS, the government had agreed to the demands of University such as hike in the lease amount, reducing the contract period from 30 years to 15 years etc.

A University official said that an additional clause included in the contract was the issue. “Without prior sanction of the University, a clause allowing mortgage of land was included in the agreement. This is not acceptable to the University. Since the stadium is being developed by a private firm, such as a clause cannot be accepted. Also, we had earlier demanded 3 per cent of market value as lease amount. However, it was finally agreed at 2.5 per cent. This was approved by the Syndicate recently,” the official said.

While the University is raising the issue of ‘mortgage’, some see it as a plot to sabotage the event. But, after remaining idle for months, the government has finally decided to intervene; a high-level meeting will be held on Wednesday to discuss the issue.

The University will get a stadium on its land and the ownership will be handed over to it by end of the lease period of 15 years. The greenfield stadium of international standards will have a playing field, main stadium, club house, food courts, restaurants, commercial space, dormitory etc. It will have a seating capacity of 50,000. The indoor stadium will have basketball, badminton, volleyball, handball and table tennis courts. In addition, there will be a gym and spa facility, Olympic-size swimming pool with aquatic centre and convention centre with a capacity of 2,000.

National Games: KU fails to show sporting spirit (http://newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/article1335243.ece)

The 35th National Games are scheduled to be held in December 2013 and officials at the National Games Secretariat (NGS) are busy with the preparations. However, the University of Kerala seems to be least interested in the event.

Citing flimsy reasons, the University has not signed the contract to lease out around 37 acres of land belonging to it on the Kariavattom campus for the construction of a greenfield stadium for the Games. The concession agreement and MoU for construction were signed by NGS, Kerala University and ITNL, the concessionaire, back in April. The inauguration of construction of work was held in May.

However, the dispute over a clause in the lease agreement is keeping the Kerala University from signing it.

According to NGS, the government had agreed to the demands of University such as hike in the lease amount, reducing the contract period from 30 years to 15 years etc.

A University official said that an additional clause included in the contract was the issue. “Without prior sanction of the University, a clause allowing mortgage of land was included in the agreement. This is not acceptable to the University. Since the stadium is being developed by a private firm, such as a clause cannot be accepted. Also, we had earlier demanded 3 per cent of market value as lease amount. However, it was finally agreed at 2.5 per cent. This was approved by the Syndicate recently,” the official said.

While the University is raising the issue of ‘mortgage’, some see it as a plot to sabotage the event. But, after remaining idle for months, the government has finally decided to intervene; a high-level meeting will be held on Wednesday to discuss the issue.

The University will get a stadium on its land and the ownership will be handed over to it by end of the lease period of 15 years. The greenfield stadium of international standards will have a playing field, main stadium, club house, food courts, restaurants, commercial space, dormitory etc. It will have a seating capacity of 50,000. The indoor stadium will have basketball, badminton, volleyball, handball and table tennis courts. In addition, there will be a gym and spa facility, Olympic-size swimming pool with aquatic centre and convention centre with a capacity of 2,000.

Hope the construction work is not stalled.

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International stadium: Kerala University falls in line :cheers:

Finally, hurdles have been removed for the construction of an international stadium at Kariavattom, the proposed main venue of the 35th National Games. In a high-level meeting convened by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Wednesday evening, the University officials agreed to sign the lease agreement.
The University had opposed an additional clause included in the draft agreement which allows mortgage of land during the lease period. After discussions, University officials agreed to the clause. The University will lease out 37 acres of its land at Kariavattom for the construction of the greenfield stadium, which is expected to host the opening and closing ceremonies of the National Games, scheduled to be held in December 2013.

Though the University had earlier demanded 3 per cent of the market value as lease amount, it later agreed to a figure of 2.5 per cent. University officials said the contract period of 30 years was reduced to 15 years as per their request.

The concession agreement and MoU for construction were signed by National Games Secretariat (NGS), Kerala University and ITNL, the concessionaire, back in April. The inauguration of construction of work too was held in May. However, the University had not agreed to sign the lease agreement raising objection to the provision for mortgage.

Sports Minister K B Ganesh Kumar, Education Minister P K Abdu Rabb, NGS CEO Jacob Punnoose, Higher Education Secretary and University Syndicate members attended the meeting held at CM’s conference hall at 5 pm on Wednesday.

The greenfield stadium of international standards will have a playing field, main stadium, club house, food courts, restaurants, commercial space, dormitory etc. It will have a seating capacity of 50,000. The indoor stadium will have basketball, badminton, volleyball, handball and table tennis courts. In addition, there will be a gym and spa facility, Olympic-size swimming pool with aquatic centre and convention centre with a capacity of 2,000.

I have a question here. Looking at progress of the work, will it achieve the master plan by Nov 2013.

Now Only piling work of the galleries has just started.

Is it possible to finish the constructions of playing field, main stadium, club house, food courts, restaurants, commercial space, dormitory by that time.

I have a question here. Looking at progress of the work, will it achieve the master plan by Nov 2013.

Now Only piling work of the galleries has just started.

Is it possible to finish the constructions of playing field, main stadium, club house, food courts, restaurants, commercial space, dormitory by that time.

Doubt venda.Nadkkilla.
Vizhinjam Pathathikkum(50 years delay),NH wideninginum (two decades delay),KSTRC Bustandinum(one year delay) okke athikam samayam edukkumenkil,ithinu enthukondu aayikooda.

I have a question here. Looking at progress of the work, will it achieve the master plan by Nov 2013.

Now Only piling work of the galleries has just started.

Is it possible to finish the constructions of playing field, main stadium, club house, food courts, restaurants, commercial space, dormitory by that time.

That's the $64,000 question. The current game plan is to finish the main stadium structure first and then proceed to the ancillary facilities, so that it can host sports events at the very earliest.

You may recall that L&T built the JN Stadium in Chennai in about 250 days using pre-fab construction techniques. Even without achieving that pace, a 12 month construction plan for the stadium itself seems feasible. CCCL is a pretty capable contractor.

That said, I'd guess mid-2014 myself, let's see.

That's the $64,000 question. The current game plan is to finish the main stadium structure first and then proceed to the ancillary facilities, so that it can host sports events at the very earliest.

You may recall that L&T built the JN Stadium in Chennai in about 250 days using pre-fab construction techniques. Even without achieving that pace, a 12 month construction plan for the stadium itself seems feasible. CCCL is a pretty capable contractor.

That said, I'd guess mid-2014 myself, let's see.

is it not this CCCL which had undertaken and completed the construction of new int'l terminal at tvm airport.??

Yup.

is it not this CCCL which had undertaken and completed the construction of new int'l terminal at tvm airport.??

is it not this CCCL which had undertaken and completed the construction of new int'l terminal at tvm airport.??

not only airport , CCCL has many more projects in Trivandrum including
Infosys , TCS DC , UST Global etc...

So there is hope that they will complete the work in time..

IL&FS has roped world renown stadium consultant 'TSC' headed by Ben Veenbrink for their Kariavattom stadium project.

Heard that IL&FS is planning the stadium as a flagship in Indian sports sector. They have raised the project investment from 160 crores to 240 crores.

^^

http://www.stadiumconsultancy.com/en/projects/KaryavattomRef.php

IL&FS has roped world renown stadium consultant 'TSC' headed by Ben Veenbrink for their Kariavattom stadium project.

Heard that IL&FS is planning the stadium as a flagship in Indian sports sector. They have raised the project investment from 160 crores to 240 crores.

Unfortunately, the insistence on a 15 year concession term by KU instead of the 30 years proposed by NGS may dampen IL&FS' enthusiasm. It's pathetic that the State Government cannot reign in the University even when it's clear that the public interest is being sacrificed. :bash:

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ajith, its time to have some updated shots...

Evide Anikuttan? ;)

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It is one of the six new stadiums in the world to be showcased at the upcoming edition of "TheStadiumBusiness Summit 2013" to be held on June 2013 in Manchester, UK

You can see it in the second last page in the below link.. ^^^


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Arent there any updates.... Its been 2 months since the last pic

Anikutta, we are desperately waiting for an update from you :)

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Thanks Anikuttan.You rocks ^^

Thanks Anikuttan.You rocks ^^

good..anikutta, keep it up....

thanks all.....its my pleasure to do something for TRIVANDRUM

thanks all.....its my pleasure to do something for TRIVANDRUM

Thanks Anikuttan, you rock

anikkutta superb

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Padachone...e stadium ingane develope cheythal nammude Kochi stadium moonchi pokathe ullu :ohno:

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Padachone...e stadium ingane develope cheythal nammude Kochi stadium moonchi pokathe ullu :ohno:

:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious

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Padachone...e stadium ingane develope cheythal nammude Kochi stadium moonchi pokathe ullu :ohno:

Just another troll, ignore as usual, gentlemen. Thanks.

OMG !!!! The work is progressing at a healthy rate. I guess this is the only major dream of Trivandrum rushing to reality at brisk pace :)

Touch wood....... aarum kannu vekkanda......

@Anikuttan : Appreciate the effort. keep going!!!

Touch wood....... aarum kannu vekkanda......

Very true. Thats great progress. I think the winning formula for TVM is keep it low profile... the moment hype starts all "well" wishers jump in.

I think once the work is complete the view from the top of the stadium of the host city will be one of the best in India.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1611563

A request to Mr.Vivek and to Mr.Anikuttan to update some status of our New Stadium snapshots in the above link.

What about the Proposed Shooting Range at Vattiyoorkavu for the National Games?

What about the Proposed Shooting Range at Vattiyoorkavu for the National Games?

Work is nearing completion there. I believe there was a delay as the project was re-tendered in between.

Around overall 20% work only completed so far for the proposed 2000 seater Shooting range. No work started yet for planned Rs 51 crore multi-purpose indoor stadium with 5000 seating capacity. ^^

Around overall 20% work only completed so far for the proposed 2000 seater Shooting range. No work started yet for planned Rs 51 crore multi-purpose indoor stadium with 5000 seating capacity. ^^

My mistake, I assumed that work had progressed since re-tendering.

The stadium will be tendered out shortly as an EPC contract.

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Kariavattom stadium to host Machester United, Barcelona,FC-Twente etc.

Agreement likely to reached between KSFL & World Sports Group.

Design has been changed due to the needs of World Sports Group & FC-20.

Stadium will have Olympics level standards.

KSFL decide to invest an additional 60 crores (240 + 60 crores) to implement new design & facilities.

FC-Twente to start football academy there.


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Kariavattom Stadium listed in a Dutch website as project ongoing.:)

http://www.stadiumconsultancy.com/en/projects/current.php

Also, some topics on safety, security and transportation audit.

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Rajesh Bhaii, athu oru Polichadukkiya News aayipoyii... :cheers::cheers:

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FC Twente wants to establish football academy in Kerala

Football in Kerala, a state of India, may soon get a boost. FC Twente is in fact talking to promoters of an international stadium to be built there to start a football academy.

Representatives of FC Twente have already visited Kerala. The initiators provide the infrastructure and FC Twente for the talent and resources. Representatives of FC Twente viewed all matches of the Santosh Trophy to see how football lives Kerala. The KSFL (Kariavattom Sports Facilities Limited) wants a three-layer competition with amateurs, registrants and professional clubs.


The Kerala Football Association (KFA), which was also the host of FC Twente, welcomed the new partnership. "They were enthusiastic about understanding the local flavor of the game. We see such partnerships as part of a trend. Several international clubs have recently shown interest in India, with particularly Kerala. "

FC Twente has international partnerships concluded in the past with the Hungarian club Kozármisleny SE, U.S. Dayton Dutch Lions, Manchester United Football Academy EGB (Esther Grande de Bentin Club) from Peru, Golden Booth from Ghana, Club Libertad of Paraguay and FK Qarabağ from Azerbaijan. So this would be the eighth international partnership of FC Twente. Within the Netherlands FC Twente partnerships with Heracles Almelo and Go Ahead Eagles (joint youth), JVOZ / Cortgene from Zeeland and UVS from Leiden.

http://www.fctwente.nu/fotos/fc-twente/fc-twente-wil-voetbalacademie-oprichten-in-kerala.html

Dutch to tap Kerala talent
Twente FC in talks to set up football academy

Kerala’s affair with football may soon have a happy twist. Top Dutch club FC Twente is in talks with promoters of an upcoming international stadium here to launch a football academy to train local talent.

Officials of the club have already visited Kerala. The stadium promoters will provide infrastructure and FC Twente the talent and resources.

A senior official at the Kariavattom Sports Facilities Limited (KSFL), a special purpose vehicle of the IL & FS Transportation Network that is constructing the Rs 160-crore stadium, said the partnership would provide an opportunity to aspiring footballers and local players to train under international expertise.

“The club officials also watched the Santosh Trophy matches to assess how deep the passion for the game is in Kerala. The idea is to tap into sleeping potential,” KSFL director Anilkumar Pandala told Deccan Herald on Thursday.

FC Twente, based in Enschede, the Netherlands, already runs an academy in collaboration with other clubs in the Dutch leagues.

The KSFL is planning a three-tier football league involving amateurs, registered and professional clubs.

The Kerala Football Association (KFA), which also hosted the FC Twente officials during their visit, welcomed the new partnership. “They were keen on understanding the local flavour attached to the game. We also see such partnerships as part of a trend. International clubs have recently shown great interest in India, especially Kerala,” KFA president K M I Mather said on Thursday. “A logistical framework for the academy could be out in the next couple of months.”

The KSFL is planning to host some of the biggest names in international football at the 50,000-seat multi-purpose stadium.

The stadium is being readied for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 35th National Games later this year. The company is holding talks with global sport management groups which handle Manchester United, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The tough task will be to raise the stadium’s standards by a few notches. The company is spending an additional Rs 60 crore on the stadium which is coming up at Kariavattom on the outskirts of the city.

“We need to have local, regional, national and international matches regularly to keep the stadium alive. It’s important to provide a great match day ambience and an infrastructure of international standards,” Pandala said.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/337090/dutch-tap-kerala-talent.html