Ganjar Pranowo Smiles When He Enters The Semarang Jatidiri Stadium

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

SEMARANG - The latest face of the construction of the Jatidiri Stadium makes the Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo smile. The roof of the West tribune and stadium lights have been installed and the condition of the grass is in good condition.

"This morning we finished seeing the Jatidiri (stadium) sport. The roof has begun to be covered (including the roof of the West tribune), all the lights have been installed and have been tested. The grass has begun to be prepared," said Ganjar while at the Jatidiri Stadium, Friday, January 7.

While in the stadium, Ganjar also closely checked the condition of the grass. He also saw the condition of the roof of the West stand and the stadium lights which had just been installed.

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

The Jatidiri Stadium itself has been completed but there are still some details that must be completed. For example the digital scoringboard, changing room and VIP conditions, as well as the Jatidiri Stadium landscape as a whole.

The stadium field has even been used by the PSIS Semarang team for training several times. Finally, they used it for preparation before leaving for Bali to take part in the fourth round of the Indonesian League 1.

"Please be escorted, those who are not interested are prohibited from entering. If you can use it for training, just use it. PPLP can also be used, if you can, ask to use it for running or football, rather than being idle," said Ganjar accompanied by the Head of Central Java BPPLOP, Eni Kurniati.

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

To Central Java's Disporapar, Sinoeng Rachmadi, explained that for 2021 the work that has been completed includes the roof of the West tribune, the drainage landscape in the stadium environment, the safety zone area, and architectural work on the inside.

"The core work has been completed. The 2022 plan has been budgeted for finishing. Our target for this year's stadium is complete," he said.

For the final stage of work in 2022, the provincial government will not only present consultants but also PSIS Semarang who are already bound by a contract for the home base. This is done to find out what is missing so that it can be added. At the same time to pursue certification and verification, both from FIFA and league operators in Indonesia.

"In parallel for certification, because if you want a stadium to be used, there must be a certification, so we don't have to wait for it to be verified, but this is already in the finishing stage, we are submitting it, including FIFA certification through PSSI and certification for league operators for us to use," he explained.

Regarding usage, continued Sinoeng, so far the Jatidiri Stadium has only been exclusively used by PSIS and also Central Java PPLOP. For public use, we are still waiting for the details of the Pergub regulation.