The demolition of the old Shah Alam Sports Complex was completed on June 30, ahead of schedule. — Filepic
CONSTRUCTION drawings for the Shah Alam Sports Complex are expected to take six months to complete before they are submitted to the city council for approval.
Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated chief executive officer Saipolyazan M Yusop said groundwork for the sports complex will begin in early November once Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) gives regulatory approval.
“We are currently in the early stages of preparing the construction drawings for the Shah Alam Sports Complex.
“In accordance with Phase 1 of the development, we are putting up hoarding that complies with MBSA’s building regulations,” he said when met at the launch of Sungai Klang’s waste sorting facility.
Phase 1 of the project will include the construction of a new stadium, parking facilities, open spaces and Jubilee Park, a public recreational area.
The Shah Alam Sports Complex redevelopment plan has three phases and will reportedly cost RM3.28bil.
Saipolyazan also clarified that there was no delay in the demolition of the old Shah Alam Stadium.
“There is no truth to the speculation that demolition works were delayed.
“The demolition, originally set for completion by June 30, was finished three to four days ahead of schedule.”
Plans to replace the iconic stadium with a modern sports complex was first announced by the Selangor government last year.
The new facility is anticipated to be completed in 2029, with construction led by Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd, following a memorandum of understanding with the Selangor government.
Hanif Basree Abdul Rahman, acting director of MBSA Engineering Department, confirmed that it is awaiting detailed construction drawings before proceeding with the next steps.
“The overall plans for Shah Alam Sports Complex have been approved.
“However, we must review the detailed drawings to verify if there are any changes,” he said. — By EDWARD RAJENDRA
