PANJIM: The much-awaited football ground at Campal Parade ground will now be a reality as the Imagine Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) Board on Friday approved the rejuvenation of Campal area as a green space with recreation Centre and facility for Smart parking.
The IPSCDL Board which met under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Parimal Rai approved the proposal which also involves green space development with facilities for recreation, smart parking and associated revenue generation. The entire work will be executed by the Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA).
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The entire cost of the project is estimated to be around Rs 30.09 crore and it will be equally shared by the IPSCDL and the GSUDA. The IPSCDL will finance Rs 18.05 crore under Smart City Mission for Panjim as a convergence project while the balance 50 per cent share of the project i.e. Rs 12.03 crore will be borne by the GSUDA through its Integrated Development of Major Towns (IDMT) funds.
The tender for the construction of football ground and other works was invited in November this year and three contractors had submitted their bids. After opening of financial bids on December 2, M/s Bagkiya Constructions Private Limited was found to be the lowest bidder. But since the lowest tender was 13.58 per cent above the amount out to tender the matter was referred to the Goa State Works Board (GSWB) for its prior approval.
The football ground will have seven pavilion blocks with 1500 seating capacity. The other scope of work includes a children’s playground, outdoor gym, park for senior citizens, a multipurpose lawn and Smart parking for cars and two-wheelers.
