India’s first eco-friendly Thyagaraj stadium inaugurated
India`s first eco-friendly sports complex Thyagaraj stadium, which will be the venue for Netball competition of the upcoming Commonwealth Games here, was today inaugurated by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
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New Delhi: India`s first eco-friendly sports
complex Thyagaraj stadium, which will be the venue for Netball
competition of the upcoming Commonwealth Games here, was today
inaugurated by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
Built over an area of 16,000 square metres, the Thyagaraj
Stadium has been built with the latest green building
technologies and eco-friendly material.
"This is our first green stadium and it is the only one
which has been constructed right from the scratch with
Commonwealth Games in mind. Other stadiums are just being
upgraded," Dikshit said speaking on the occasion.
The stadium would soon be equipped with a gas panel for
energy supply. Currently solar energy is being used for
lighting purposes.
The stadium features effective water management systems
such as rainwater harvesting and sewage treatment with two
lakh litres a day capacity.
Sports Minister MS Gill, who was also present at the
function said the stadium is set to become "pride of Delhi"
"There is no doubt that it is one of the finest
multi-purpose stadium in the world".
"I have been to a lot of places like Sydney, Beijing and
London and seen their infrastructure. I will say, our stadium
is incomparable and it is not an exaggeration," he added.
"Even after the CWG is over, this stadium can be used to
host badminton, Table Tennis, basketball tournaments. We have
spent enough money and I am confident of hosting a world
class Games this year," he said.
Dikshit also said the projects due for the Games would be
completed on time.
"Let me assure all of you that all the projects would be
completed on time. Let there be no doubt in anyone`s mind. The
Games would be successful".
The sports complex has a parking for 450 vehicles. The
multi-purpose Air Conditioned Indoor stadium has a seating
capacity of 5,823. The stadium has been built at a cost of Rs
297 crore.
The stadium would be handed over to the education
department after the games are over, Dikshit said.
PTI
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