Sports Complex heralds emergence of world class sportsmen
The construction work on Galle-Dadalle Sports Complex under the
Mahagalle Urban Development Project carried out by the Urban Development
Authority under the Urban Development and Sacred Area Development
Ministry was inaugurated at Dadalla-Galle recently.
The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Urban Development and
Sacred Area development Minister Dinesh Goonewardene, Public
Administration Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama was also present. Speaking
on the occasion, Minister Dinesh Goonewardene, said the new Dadalla
Sports Complex is a strength to the new generation and added that this
will herald the emergence of world-class sportsmen and sportswomen in
the years to come.
The problem faced by the youth to engage in sports activities in the
area paved the way for the construction of the sports complex. The
blessing given by the President is also a great source of strength,
Minister said. This 450 million rupee project consisting of a modern 400
meter track, indoor stadium, tennis court, net ball and volley ball
court and a pavilion will be completed in three years. Deputy Minister
Lionel Premasiri addressing the gathering said, the people of Galle are
grateful to President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Minister Dinesh
Goonewardene for the great assistance towards making this project a
reality.
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