18/05/2017
Liberia's biggest stadium, SKD sports complex fully completed after nearly five years of renovation works:
At longed last, renovation works at the Samuel Kanyan Doe sports complex in Paynesville City have successfully been completed after nearly three years.
It can be recalled, In July 2013, the Chinese government approved the funding of US$18 million for the reconstruction of the stadium for the 2nd time after similar works were done in September 2005 and completed in July 2007 valued at 7.6 million United States dollars.
The project is in fulfillment of a bilateral agreement signed on June 24, 2011 between the Liberian government and China regarding the maintenance of the SKD sports complex, the elevator at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and facilities of the University of Liberia Fendall Campus.
Speaking to Reporters following a tour of the facility Wednesday, Youth and sports Minister, Saah N’tow announced that the project has successfully been completed in accordance with the agreement.
Minister N’tow said the VIP seats have been increased while the playing pitch, lighting system, digital scoreboard and bathrooms, among others have also been improved.
He added that his leadership will work along with the executive mansion to decide the official date for the dedication ceremony.
Also speaking, the LFA president Musa Hassan Bility praised the government for the project and the continuous support given his leadership over the years.
He also used the occasion to dismiss reports in some quarters that the President Sirleaf WAFU tournament has been moved to Accra, Ghana.