Appraisal Committee Recommends Key Infrastructure Projects Worth ₹28.87 Crore
The Voice of Chandigarh News
A meeting of the Appraisal Committee was held under the chairmanship of Mr. H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS, Chief Secretary, U.T. Chandigarh, to consider important infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening sports infrastructure and enhancing public safety in the Union Territory.
Present during the meeting were Mr. Diprava Lakra, IAS, Finance Secretary; Ms. Prerna Puri, IAS, Secretary Engineering; Mr. Sorabh Kumar Arora, PCS, Director Sports; Mr. C. B. Ojha, Chief Engineer; Mr. Rajeev Mehta, Chief Architect, and other officers of the Chandigarh Administration.
The following proposals were submitted by the Engineering Department for grant of Administrative Approval and Financial Sanction:
Upgradation of Hockey Ground, Sports Complex, Sector-7, Chandigarh (₹22.93 Crore)
The Committee considered the proposal for comprehensive upgradation of the Sports Complex, Sector-7, Chandigarh, with the objective of developing the facility for hosting the 2027 Asian Relay Championships and other national and international athletics events.
The project includes modernization of the existing sports infrastructure comprising construction of new spectator seating with a total capacity of 3,400 spectators, tensile canopy, renovation and expansion of the existing pavilion with dedicated facilities for athletes, technical officials, media, VIPs and VVIPs, and development of allied civil, electrical and public health infrastructure.
A key component of the project is the installation of international-standard LED Sports Flood Lights (1650 W) mounted on four 35-metre-high mast poles. The lighting system has been designed to achieve illumination for fixed-camera broadcasting in accordance with the IAAF Track & Field Facilities Manual for major international competitions, thereby enabling the venue to host televised international athletics events.
Construction of 15 Security Check Posts at Border Entry Points, U.T. Chandigarh
The Committee also considered the proposal for construction of 15 permanent Security Check Posts at strategic border entry points of Chandigarh. The project provides for standardized single-storey RCC security check posts equipped with office, control room, record room, security barrack/rest room, pantry, toilet facilities and other essential operational infrastructure.
The proposal has been formulated on the basis of joint inspections and recommendations of the CRPF, Chandigarh Police, Department of Urban Planning and the Engineering Department for relocation of existing Naka Posts to strategic border locations in view of urban expansion and prevailing security requirements. The project will strengthen border surveillance, access control and round-the-clock security operations while providing improved operational and welfare facilities for deployed security personnel.
Speaking during the meeting, the Chief Secretary emphasized the importance of timely execution of both projects, noting their significance in strengthening sports infrastructure and public safety in the Union Territory.
The total estimated cost of the two projects is ₹28.87 crore, reflecting the Chandigarh Administration’s continued commitment to developing modern infrastructure, promoting sports excellence and ensuring a safe and secure environment for the residents of the Union Territory.
