Sports complex to rise in Sarangani

ALABEL, Sarangani – The provincial government is fast-tracking the construction of the million regional sports complex here which is expected to boost the sports development programs of the province and nearby areas.

Sarangani Gov. Steve Solon said the regional sports center will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment including a covered track oval, lawn tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, and venues for weightlifting, boxing and taekwondo.

Solon said the first phase of the project, which is the construction of the

multi-purpose sports building is expected to be completed by next year while the construction of the three storey 200-bed capacity dormitory will be completed by 2020.

He said funds for the construction of the regional sports center were sourced out by Senator Manny Pacquiao from the national government and is being implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways.

The building is being constructed at the three-hectare provincial capitol complex here.

The governor said the regional sports complex will serve as a sports training academy in the Soccsksargen region, which is made up of the provinces of Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and the cities of General Santos and Cotabato.