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The Minister for General Duties, Eng. Hillary Onek, has questioned the UGX13 billion cost of renovating Pece Stadium in Gulu City, describing the works as shoddy and calling for an audit of the project expenditure.
During an assessment on October 21, Onek said the structures under construction were not worth the money invested, estimating their value at less than UGX1 billion based on his experience as a builder.
He also questioned why facilities that previously existed at the stadium, including the pavilion and a storeyed structure, were demolished only to be rebuilt.
The National Council of Sports (NCS) is undertaking the renovation as part of preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with the stadium expected to serve as a training ground.
The project was handed over to the UPDF Engineering Brigade in May and was initially expected to take six months. However, Site Engineer Daniel Matsiko acknowledged that nine months had elapsed, with works reported at 68.8 per cent completion.
The upgraded facility is expected to have a 1,000-seater pavilion, dressing rooms, floodlights, artificial turf, a levelled training ground and a perimeter wall.
Daily Monitor UG