Palembang constructs new stadium

Palembang constructs new stadium

PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: South Sumatra Governor Rosihan
Arsyad officially inaugurated the development of a new sports
complex in Jakabaring village of Seberang Ulu district.

The complex will consist of three buildings boasting a Rp 109
billion (US$10.5 million) main stadium standing in a 40-hectare
land.

Arsyad hailed the start as a sign that South Sumatra
provincial administration was seriously prepared in all ways for
the 2004 National Games (PON) slated in September.

"Yes, we have started preparing everything which is needed for
the National Games," Arsyad said while expecting the construction
would be finished on time by early 2004.

"But we have yet choose the name of the building. For the mean
time, we call it Bumi Sriwijaya Main Stadium." -- JP