Ganjar Pranowo Ensures Jatidiri Stadium Is Completed This Year

Central Java Governor Ganjar Prabowo (Source: Central Java Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - The new face of the construction of the Jatidiri Stadium made the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo smile. The roof of the west tribune and stadium lights have been installed, the grass is in good condition.

"This morning we finished sports to see Jatidiri Stadium. 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 started 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 tribune and the stadium lights which had just been installed.

He added that the Jatidiri Stadium had been completed but there were still some details that had to be completed. For example, the digital scoring board, 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, please be escorted, those who are not interested are prohibited from entering. If it can be used for practice, just use it. PPLP is also allowed, if possible, ordered to use it for running or football, rather than being idle", said Ganjar accompanied by the Head of Central Java BPPLOP, Eni Kurniati.

The head of the Central Java Youth, Sports and Tourism Office, Sinoeng N Rachmadi explained, for 2021 the work that has been completed includes the roof of the western tribune, the drainage landscape in the stadium environment, the safety zone area, and architectural work in the interior.

“The core work is done. 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, added Sinoeng, the provincial government not only brought consultants but also PSIS Semarang who had a contract for the home base. This is done to find out what is missing, so 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, if you want to use a stadium, you must have 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, said Sinoeng, so far the Jatidiri Stadium has only been exclusively used by PSIS and Central Java PPLOP. For public use, we are still waiting for the details of the Governor Regulation.