City to have new stadium

City to have new stadium

JAKARTA: North Jakarta Planning Agency revealed on Tuesday the
government's plan to build a national sports stadium with
international-class facilities in the municipality.

The agency head Erwanto said that his office was currently
studying the best site for the facility. The options are
Penjaringan, Pademangan and Papanggo areas in Sunter.

He reasoned that the presence of the stadium in Sunter would
meet the people's need for a public space and sports center,
"while it can also prevent the misuse of an idle plot of land".

Project consultant PT Anun Prakarsa Infoindo plans to use a
32.2 hectares plot of land to establish both indoor and outdoor
soccer fields, a jogging track plus several recreational
facilities, such as a city park and a lake.

The indoor soccer field will be able to hold 25,000
spectators.

Erwanto said that the construction plan will be put on display
at Kelapa Gading Mall, North Jakarta, from May 3. -- JP