  At the Limón Stadium, approximately $1,073,000 will be invested in repairs and maintenance of the synthetic field, the electrical system, the soccer field and the dressing rooms. - A.M. Costa Rica wire services photo- |
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 Published Monday, August 31, 2020 Investment
of more than $6 million
for sports facilities in Limón The Ministry of Sports announced on Friday that despite the economic crisis due to the pandemic, approximately $6,456,962 will be invested in improvements and construction of sports facilities in Limón Province. According to Hernán Solano-Vengas, Minister of Sports, the investment involves a series of projects financed with resources from the Costa Rican Sports Institute and the Rural Development Institute. "The goal is to guarantee real access to opportunities for sports, recreation and physical activity," Solano said. According to the institute, the capital would be invested in the following projects: • At the Limón Stadium, approximately $1,073,000 will be invested in repairs and maintenance of the synthetic field, the electrical system, the soccer field and the dressing rooms. • In the Cariari sports park, $3,024,338 will be invested in repairing ramps for wheelchairs, sidewalks, rainwater system, lighting, park area, electrical system, soccer field, handball field, beach volleyball area, an amphitheater, reconstruction of trails, construction of elevated wooden access to the park's pools, remodeling of offices, reconstruction of the Casona, shower modules, among others. • At the Apa Blu Presbere Sports Gym, approximately $828,332 will be invested in the construction of a gym. • In the Guacimo gym, the Bribri Territory Development Association donated the land, and the ministry will invest approximately $840,094 to rebuild the gym. • At the Pococí Sports Center, approximately $672,075 will be invested in improvements to the facilities, the swimming pool, the athletic track and the lighting system. • In the Suretka park, in Talamanca, approximately $18,482 will be invested in the purchase and installation of 13 exercise machines. However, due to the spread of the covid-19, restrictions are in place restricting access to public parks and outdoor gyms by closing all facilities under orders by the Ministry of Health. ------------------------- Do you think investing millions in public sports sites should be a priority during the pandemic? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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