Construction works at the Dandora Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya have halted. Steve Ragos, one of the project managers revealed the reports and said the project has stopped due to delayed payments.
“No more work going on as the contractor has parked his tools. He is demanding accrued payments for work already done before completing the project. 90% of the work has been done. The remaining bit includes laying of the artificial turf, building the gates, fitting the cabro works in and around the perimeter walls plus drilling of a borehole. We also have to equip the gym, furnish the offices and install the water pipes,” said Steve Ragos.
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Dandora Stadium
The stadium project was scheduled to be complete by April but also experienced delays. It is being constructed to meet international FIFA standards to ensure competitive matches are hosted in our new facilities.
The new Dandora Stadium project whose aim is to help nurture talent and also keep the youth busy through sports, will have notable features such as FIFA approved artificial turf and seats, modern flood lights, modern stalls and a gym center.
So far, 3000 seats have been fitted at the arena and when completed, this facility will be the first of its kind in East Africa to display electronic advertising boards. The stadium also has a reception office, home and away dressing rooms, each consisting of eight lockers, shower rooms, urinals, and toilets. There also rooms for match referees, stadium manager offices. CCTV cameras have also been installed.
Construction of the Stadium was to pave way for four other sports facilities in Nairobi City namely; Jacaranda Grounds, Kariokor, Kihumbuini and Woodley grounds. A delegation from football’s continental body Caf is expected in the country to inspect the facility in October.
