Four sites shortlisted for proposed international cricket stadium in Mangaluru

The Mangaluru Urban Development Authority has identified four possible sites for a proposed international cricket stadium in Mangaluru following a request from the Karnataka State Cricket Association. The sites are near Bondel, Tannirbhavi, Baikampady or Baithurli, and Chelaru.

The project is expected to require 30 to 50 acres. The KSCA is expected to meet and inspect the shortlisted locations before a final site is selected. The authority’s work so far has focused on identifying land and preparing survey and technical details.

The source states that the KSCA would bear the costs of land acquisition and stadium development. The stadium has not yet been approved or built.

Notable Points

• KSCA’s early history: The Karnataka State Cricket Association began as the Mysore Cricket Association in 1933. It joined the Board of Control for Cricket in India in 1934.
• Solar power at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: In February 2015, the Karnataka State Cricket Association initiated a 400-kilowatt solar power project at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with a stated cost of ₹4.5 crore.
• Water and drainage systems at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: The stadium’s sewage treatment plant recycles water for turf watering, gardening and landscaping. Its subair drainage system is designed to drain water rapidly after heavy rain.