Bengaluru to get mega sports centre above the underground Shivajinagar metro station

Bengaluru is set to unveil a dynamic sports and cultural facility above the underground Shivajinagar Metro Station.

Published on: Oct 5, 2024, 16:00:08 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru is gearing up to introduce a dynamic sports and cultural facility that will rise above the soon-to-be-finished underground Shivajinagar Metro Station. Covering over two acres, this innovative space will feature a wide array of sports amenities, an auditorium, and a cultural centre, enriching the city's urban landscape.

The project has plans to accommodate cricket, football, basketball, and swimming, ensuring access for both boys and girls. (OneIndia)

“Shivajinagar is set to welcome a unique sports facility on two acres above the underground Metro station, featuring an auditorium and cultural centre. As the Metro work nears completion, we’re creating a one-of-a-kind nurturing space for our youth to train in cricket, football, basketball, and swimming,” Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad wrote on X.

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The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), which operates the Namma Metro, is reportedly in the final stages of completing the Shivajinagar Metro Station, after which the land above will be handed back to the government for development. Plans are already in motion to transform this prime area into a multifunctional sports complex that will cater to the diverse interests of the community.

Arshad recently toured the site and shared details about this ambitious project, inspired by similar initiatives in Western countries. The facility is poised to become a central hub for sports and cultural activities right next to the Metro station.

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With the Namma Metro Green Line expansion also underway and safety clearances on Tumkuru Road completed, officials are hopeful for a launch date this month, a report said. Although the project's budget is yet to be finalized, there’s optimism about completing the facility within the next 2-3 years, the report added.

Architects are currently engaged in designing the structural elements needed to bring this vision to life.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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