SERIAN – Work to upgrade the Serian Sports Complex officially got underway on Friday with a groundbreaking ceremony aimed at improving the quality, safety and comfort of the division’s main sports facilities.
The ceremony was organised by Serian Division Public Works Department, in collaboration with the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA), and was officiated by State Assemblyman for N.23 Bukit Semuja, John anak Ilus.
The project briefing was delivered by Serian Division Public Works Engineer Ms Nurul Nabilah binti Abdul Rahim, who is responsible for overseeing its implementation.
According to the project schedule, construction began on 19 June 2026 and is expected to be completed on 18 September 2027. The upgrading works cover several key areas of the existing sports complex.
One of the main components involves replacing the existing running track with a new track based on the Sandwich System and designed to meet World Athletics standards.
The project will also include reconstruction of several athletics facilities. These include areas for shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, hurdles, long jump, high jump and pole vault.
The football field is also scheduled for reconstruction, with an underground drainage system to be incorporated as part of the works.
In addition to the main sporting facilities, improvements will be made to the complex’s existing toilet facilities. Trees around the complex will also be removed as part of measures intended to improve safety and the overall condition of the surrounding environment.
The project is expected to provide users with improved sporting infrastructure once the works are completed. The upgraded facilities are also intended to create a more comfortable and suitable environment for sporting and recreational activities.
The Serian Sports Complex currently serves as a venue for sports and community activities in the division. Its planned improvements are expected to broaden the range and quality of facilities available to local residents.
The upgraded complex is also expected to become a more prominent gathering point for the local community, providing facilities for different forms of sport and recreation.
The project forms part of ongoing efforts to improve public infrastructure and sporting facilities at the local level. Upgrading tracks, athletics areas, the football field and supporting amenities is intended to address both facility standards and user needs.
Among those present at the groundbreaking ceremony were Serian Division Resident Machos anak Sibong, GKCDA Special Administrative Officer Datuk Ik Pahon anak Joyik and Serian District Officer Inting anak Nyami.
Also attending were Serian District Council Chairman Dato Peter Minor, representative of the Permanent Secretary of the Sarawak Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Molina anak Luhum, and Serian Divisional Engineer of the Public Works Department Ir Ts Chiresly anak Francis Kureng.
Officers from the Serian Divisional Public Works Department were also present for the ceremony marking the start of the upgrading project.
With completion scheduled for September 2027, the project will continue through the coming year as the various sports facilities and supporting infrastructure are progressively upgraded.
