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IN a move aimed at revitalising the country’s sports infrastructure, Cabinet has given the green light to a proposal that will see the private sector play a key role in the development, refurbishment, upgrade, repair, and maintenance of the country’s sports stadia.
In his post-Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere said the proposals on private sector participation in the development, refurbishment, upgrade, repair and maintenance of the country’s sports stadia, was presented by the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Engineer Daniel Garwe.
“Cabinet approved strategies aimed at developing, refurbishing, upgrading, repairing and maintaining the country’s sports stadia, which include leveraging on Build-Operate and Transfer Model; Government’s commitment to guarantee land in support of the utilisation of the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) Forward 2.0 Funding Initiative; Government Private Sector Funded projects; and Grassroots Sporting Facilities Development as well as allowing sports clubs to establish their own stadia,” said Minister Muswere.
Dr Muswere said priority will be given to the construction of a new stadium in the New City at Mt Hampden, and the refurbishment of existing stadia, including Dzivarasekwa, Gwanzura, and Mabvuku in Harare, Barbourfields, Luveve, and White City in Bulawayo, Ascot in Gweru and Chipadze in Bindura.
“Government intends to replicate similar strategies in the refurbishment of stadia in other cities and towns throughout the country
“Cabinet wishes to highlight that refurbishment of the National Sports Stadium in Harare to Confederation of African Federation (CAF) approved standards is at an advanced stage of completion,” said Minister Muswere.
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