Surat. The Surat Municipal Corporation has planned to launch two major and state-of-the-art projects to promote sports and cultural activities in the city.
Under these projects, complexes equipped with modern facilities will be developed in the Jahangirpura and Vesu areas. Recently, Municipal Commissioner M. Nagarajan provided a detailed presentation on these projects, sharing information about their design, facilities, and operations.
In the Jahangirpura area, a modern sports complex and swimming pool will be built on a plot of approximately 17,000 square meters. This complex will feature indoor sports such as gym, badminton, and table tennis, as well as outdoor facilities like pickleball, volleyball, and box cricket. Additionally, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a learner pool, a restaurant, and a sports utility shop will also be developed.
A cafeteria and modern equipment will be arranged for the convenience of athletes. Meanwhile, in the Vesu area, the state's first integrated sports and arts facility project named 'Synergy Arena' will be developed on an area of approximately 25,000 square meters near the Martyrs' Memorial. This complex will include an auditorium with a capacity of 1200 to 1500 people and a convention hall with a capacity of 1200 people, which can be used for cultural programs, exhibitions, seminars, and social events.
It will also include 15 to 20 hotel-like rooms, banquet halls, and a separate sports complex. The operation and maintenance of these two projects are planned to be managed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, which will reduce the management burden on the municipal corporation and provide better services to citizens. Commissioner M.
Nagarajan suggested necessary improvements to make the projects more beneficial for the public and directed to expedite the work according to the budget provisions for the financial year 2026-27. Upon completion of these projects, citizens of Surat will have access to modern sports facilities and a world-class platform for cultural activities in one place, which is expected to give a new direction to the overall development of the city.
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