PNG Sports Foundation Executive Director, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr says work at Bava Park and the PNG Football Stadium is at full steam and will be completed and ready before the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
Tsiamalili made this statement during a visit to the two venues this week.
The visit was with members of the Infrastructure Project Steering Committee (IPSC) as part of its weekly meet, and which Tsiamalili chairs.
The IPSC comprises of key technical officials that include the Department of Treasury, Department of Finance, Department of National Planning, Central Supply Tenders Board (CSTB), and the FIFA Local Organising Committee.
This weekly meet is to ensure that the required support committed by the respective government agencies and contractors in areas of construction and refurbishment of the stadiums as well as upgrading of fields at all training venues are implemented.
“The Departments of Finance, Treasury and Planning have been tremendous in their hands-on support for this world event so far.
“At this stage, the need for the full draw down of funds from the National Government is crucial. This will ensure that we meet our deadline in 30 days and get our games over the line," said Tsiamalili.