Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol, Chief Inspector from the Prime Minister’s Office, Inspection Area 6, and Chairwoman of the Phuket Provincial Governance Committee, led a team at the site on May 6 where she was joined by Phiraphi Ongcharoen, Vice Chairwoman of the Phuket Provincial Governance Committee.
The 15,000 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Wichit is undergoing renovations to improve the electrical and drainage systems, the field surface and the surrounding running track, with a budget of B60 million allocated for the work.
Ms Ruenvadee and Ms Phiraphi Ongcharoen were delivered a progress report on site by Rewadee Matsakun, Director of the Construction Engineering Division, who confirmed that work is on track to be completed within the specified timeframe.
Additional work will see the main grandstand improved, with extra seating and lighting introduced and an extended roof built, while the car park is also expected to be enhanced, Ms Rewadee said.
Following the onsite visit, a further meeting was conducted at Phuket Provincial Hall where Ms Ruenvadee reiterated that the project is transparent and in accordance with original plans to provide maximum benefit to local residents.
The work at Surakul Stadium is part of the Phuket Provincial Action Plan for 2025, which includes a total of 19 projects with an overall budget of B360mn.
The majority are construction projects under the Phuket Provincial Public Works, Town and Country Planning Office and the Phuket Highways District.