The Renovation Of The Maguwoharjo Stadium Is Speeded Up To Be Completed In December 2024

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) is currently completing the rehabilitation and renovation of the Maguwoharjo Stadium in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY).

Director General of Human Settlements of the Ministry of PUPR Diana Kusumastuti said that currently the progress of the work has reached 79 percent and is targeted to be completed by December 15, 2024.

"This work starts on December 27, 2023 and is targeted for completion on December 15, 2024," Diana said in a written statement, Wednesday, October 9.

The scope of the renovation work of Maguwoharjo Stadium includes structural work, namely column strengthening using the jacketing method, architectural work, namely adding single seat seats, replacing field grass and making disabled stands. The plan, this stadium has a capacity of 20,595 seats.

Then mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) work includes changing field of play (FOP) lights, adding an alarm and sprinkler fire system for firefighters. For landscape work includes field grass work, making main eastern-side facilities and adding fences.

The project with a budget value of Rp108 billion was carried out by PT Karunagea Intasesemasta with a consultant from PT Amsecon Berlian Sejahtera KSO PT Multi Citra Graha.

Diana also requested that the renovation work of this stadium be accelerated while still paying attention to aspects of quality, aesthetics and environmental sustainability.

In addition, Diana advised the Sleman Regency Government to cooperate with the League for stadium management. "From the handover, please cooperate with the league or club for its management so as not to burden the regional budget," he said.

Meanwhile, the Regional Secretary of Sleman Regency, Susmiarto, hopes that the renovation of the Maguwoharjo Stadium can be accelerated. So, PSS Sleman can immediately return to play in his proud stadium without having to compete in Solo.

"So, the audience doesn't have to bother getting out of the area and being able to enjoy the match at this stadium," he said.