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Minister of Education and Sports Janet Kataha Museveni has approved the extension of the deadline of redevelopment works of Mandela National Stadium, better known as Namboole to November, 2023.
The first lady made the remarks after a tour of the stadium on Monday to establish the progress of the redevelopment works.
Noting that project’s main contractor UPDF Engineering Brigade requested to incorporate critical upgrades to the stadium.
“I have approved an extension for these intervention efforts, shifting the initial completion date from August 1st, 2023, to November 30th, 2023,” she revealed in a lengthy tweet.
“This extension was granted upon request by the project's main contractor, the UPDF Engineering Brigade,” she added.
The Minister was well pleased with the ongoing works stating that they are advancing in line with FIFA’s standards.
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“The renovation plan is extensive and incorporates numerous critical upgrades to the stadium.”
“These include the integration of a state-of-the-art ticketing and access control system, installation of solar lighting to mitigate utility costs, and establishment of an efficient drainage and irrigation system.”
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“The projects further involve the creation of a 4.2km perimeter wall, along with the refurbishment and elevation of the Namboole stadium and hotel to match international standards,” she added.
The UPDF were awarded the contract to renovate the stadium in February last year.
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