Pokhara Stadium to Get Floodlights After Technical Assessment
Summary
Pokhara Stadium will get floodlights after a technical assessment by Pokhara Airport cleared the way for installation within aviation safety limits. The project, estimated at Rs 140 million to Rs 160 million, aims to enable night games at the stadium once the DPR and tender process move forward after Dashain-Tihar.
Key Points
- Pokhara Stadium will soon receive floodlights after Pokhara Airport completed a site inspection and technical assessment of the allowable height.
- Aviation safety remains the main constraint because the stadium is about 1.5 kilometers from Pokhara International Airport.
- The project is estimated at Rs 140 million to Rs 160 million, with Rs 80 million already allocated by the federal government.
- The District Sports Development Committee Kaski plans to prepare the DPR and begin tendering after Dashain-Tihar to finish work within the current fiscal year.
