MNCS to construct 17, 000-seater Stadium in Blantyre

MNCS will destroy BAT ground to construct a new state-of-the-art Stadium in Blantyre, a project which is being valued at Mk30 Billion.

Malawi National Council of Sports has announced that they will construct a new state-of-the-art Stadium in Blantyre.

In a statement signed by Council’s Public Relations and Communication Officer, Edgar Ntulumbwa, said the process of building the new stadium will start “soon.”

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“The first phase of the project will involve demolishing the old BAT ground and earthworks, which is expected to start in April 2024. The second phase will involveconstruction works, which are set to commence in October of this year and be completed within 24 months,” said Ntulumbwa.

The stadium will have a capacity of 17000 people and will feature among others an office complex, gym, kiosks, corporate boxes, and standard running track.

“Once completed, the stadium will be able to host national and international events.

“Additionally, the stadium will be equipped with an automated gate system to ensure
the safety and convenience of all visitors,” adds Ntulumbwa.

Project to cost MK30 Billion

The Council said that the designs for the new modern stadium have already been developed, and the Council will soon advertise for bids from companies to construct the stadium. The estimated cost of the stadium is MK30 billion.

Sources from MNCS said the Council opted for the min-stadium because it is manageable saying giant stadiums haven’t been managed to be taken care of.

BAT previously belonged to British America Tobacco Manufacturing Company and was donated to the government of Malawi through the Ministry of Youth and Sports before handed over to MNCS.

Featured image: Internet (not real design of the stadium to be constructed.)