Construction work on the proposed cricket stadium at Mandaitivu in Jaffna is set to resume next week, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced.
According to SLC, all required approvals and certifications for the project have now been secured. The process of awarding contracts for the remaining construction work has also been completed.
Meanwhile, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage visited the Mandaitivu construction site yesterday (November 8) to inspect the current condition of the site and review the project’s progress.
During the visit, the Minister also examined reports suggesting that the proposed stadium site becomes flooded during the rainy season. His inspection reportedly found no evidence to support those claims.
With the necessary approvals and administrative arrangements now in place, the resumption of construction is expected to provide fresh momentum to cricket development in Jaffna and strengthen sports infrastructure across Sri Lanka’s Northern Province.
The project is expected to become an important boost for the development of cricket in the region.
