CoW reveals why Otjomuise multi-purpose sports facility not constructed

By Michael Uugwanga

IT is nearly 10 years since the City of Windhoek announced in 2013 that it has approved the development of the Otjomuise multi-purpose sports and recreation complex, situated on Erf R/1003, in Beijing Street.

The facility is estimated to cost the city in the region of about N$120 million, but till today no development has taken place.

The development of the facility was approved at the monthly City Council meeting in 2013.

The Otjomuise multi-purpose sports and recreation complex, which was designed in 2010 comprises soccer, rugby, cricket fields, netball and basketball courts, an indoor sports hall, and sports accommodation for athletes, and many more.

The two multi-purpose football and rugby fields will consist a stands that can accommodate more than 2 000 spectators, a recreational area along the river, a netball court, cricket pitch, swimming pool, changing rooms, and hostels for visiting teams.

Speaking to Confidente, Lydia Amutenya, external communication officer (PRO) at City of Windhoek, said that the reason the construction did not commence over the years is due to the limited budget within the coffers of the City of Windhoek.

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