After years of discussions and planning, redevelopment work on the National Stadium is finally set to begin next year with a ground-breaking ceremony scheduled for August for the long-awaited project which aims to revitalise the facility, a cornerstone of Jamaican sports and culture since its construction in 1962.
Minister of Sport Olivia Grange announced that the Government has accepted a joint proposal from UK-based entities Ryder Architecture and CAA Icon to oversee the project. These firms have collaborated on numerous occasions and have been involved in designing stadia around the world, including Emirates Stadium, home of English Premier League side Arsenal; England’s national team stadium Wembley; O2 Arena in London; and Italy’s Stadio Olimpico and San Siro...
...The redevelopment project will increase the stadium’s capacity from 28,500 to 35,000, and will bring several other infrastructure and convenience-related improvements which will enable Jamaica to bid for major global events like the World Athletics Championships...
...“Today’s event is just the first of several occasions we will witness in the coming months and years as these projects come to fruition,” she said. “I am pleased that we are able to progress this iconic stadium.”
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