[ajithv]

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

 

[ajithv]

Conceptual Design Perspective View

 

[ajithv]

Layout Plan

From Google Maps

Now

After

 

[ajithv]

Design Gudelines

The construction is going to be on DBOT basis, the minimum design guidelines and minimum specifications were supplied by NGS for the preparation of the Conceptual Design.

 

[ajithv]

Project Progress Status

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) 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) 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.

 

[rajkrish]

Great news :cheers:

 

[Ajaypp]

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!

 

[ajithv]

Btw, that "Before-After" image pair looks kinda familiar!

 

[sanjupalayat]

Ajith, please start a similar thread in sportsbar too, this project need national attention.

 

[ajith_124]

gr8 to see lot of developments happening in Kazhakkoottam side of Trivandrum

 

[d_rk]

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..

 

[ajithv]

India’s 1st DBOT Stadium to Start Construction in December

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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[Ajaypp]

^^ - 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!

 

[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?

 

[Ajaypp]

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.

 

[sre]

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

 

[Varun2011]

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?

 

[ajithv]

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

 

[Ajaypp]

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.

 

[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.