Funding gaps and delays hit Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium (Photo Feature)
Summary
Construction of the Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium in Bharatpur is delayed with only about half completed and six months left to finish the project.
Key Points
- Construction of the Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium in Bharatpur is only 48 to 50 percent complete with six months remaining until the contract deadline.
- Bharatpur Metropolitan City signed a Rs 750.50 million contract with Himalayan Kalinchowk-BBR JV in July 2024 with a completion deadline of January 6, 2027.
- The metropolis allocated Rs 140 million for the next fiscal year and is coordinating with Bagmati Provincial Government amid lack of federal funds this fiscal year.
- The project was initially started by the Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation but transferred to Bharatpur Metropolitan City due to financial and managerial constraints.
