Trivandrum | International Multi-Purpose Stadium | Under Construction

[Ajaypp]

Originally Posted by Rajesh SM

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.

[Rajesh SM]

[ajithv]

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

[abhilashtvpm]

Construction of the Kariavattom Main Stadium will start this week

Manorama

[atuljg]

Originally Posted by RajeshNair

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.

[Ajaypp]

Originally Posted by atuljg

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.

[atuljg]

Originally Posted by Ajaypp

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.

[Ajaypp]

Originally Posted by atuljg

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.

[BabuCS]

Originally Posted by Ajaypp

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.

[atuljg]

I truly hope so.

[srammachoo]

WORK TO COMMENCE WITHIN A WEEK



http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bi...7613&BV_ID=@@@

[Ajaypp]

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.

[Rajesh SM]

‘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/thiruv...um/379769.html

[RajeshNair]

courtesy TheMurtyandmanyam(youtube)

[Rajesh SM]

Good find Rajesh Nair

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

[scorpiogenius]

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?

[Ajaypp]

Originally Posted by scorpiogenius

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.

[Keralean]

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

[Rajesh SM]

Originally Posted by Keralean

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.

[atuljg]

Originally Posted by Keralean

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.