LABUAN – The 36-year-old Labuan Sports Complex is undergoing major repairs at a cost of RM17 million.
Labuan Youth and Sports Department director Syahffie Japril said among those repaired and refurbished are the playing courts such as for basketball, volleyball, tennis, and indoor badminton.
“The project also comprises upgrades to the stadium, multipurpose hall, and stadium structure (running track and football field),” he said today.
Syahffie said the sports complex’s rehabilitation commenced in December last year and is scheduled for completion in April 2024.
“The upgrading and repair work, which comes under the 11th Malaysia Plan, is necessary owing to the age of the facilities.
“We are optimistic the project will run smoothly in the interest of our local athletes and members of the public as well as for major sports events,” he said.
Syahffie said the Olympic-size swimming pool would be demolished for a future sport facilities project.
The sports complex that was completed on a 50-acre site, was in a state of utter neglect with lack of maintenance.
Initial checks found the swimming pool looking like a fish-breeding pond, as it was last used for the Borneo Sports Games in 2014.
The running track is 90% damaged, with the polymeric rubber surface cracked and unsafe for use.
The tennis court cannot be used because the surface is slippery and needs resurfacing, and also needs a new coat of paint. – Bernama, June 16, 2022
