ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced plans to build 25 cricket grounds and 25 football grounds throughout Islamabad, along with several modern sports complexes in different sectors. This initiative is aimed at promoting sports and encouraging a healthy lifestyle among residents.
The project is designed to provide improved recreational facilities, particularly for the youth, while also contributing to the beautification and community development of the capital. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa at the CDA Headquarters. Randhawa stated, “The project reflects the authority’s commitment to enhancing public facilities and creating more spaces for physical activity. These grounds and complexes will be state-of-the-art, ensuring that Islamabad’s residents have access to quality sports infrastructure.”
In addition to the new sports facilities, the project includes a broader development agenda, which encompasses upgrading major roads, building new underpasses to ease traffic congestion, improving park lighting, restoring green spaces, and installing modern streetlights throughout the city. The sports grounds will be strategically located across various sectors to ensure easy access for all communities. Existing football and cricket grounds will also be upgraded, and new paddle courts and pedestrian bridges will be added to recreational areas.
Randhawa emphasized that transparency and quality will be maintained throughout the project’s execution.
