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Chinese Government provides RMB 110 million grant for Suva Multipurpose Sports Complex Construction Project (Linked to Record ID#73748)
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Fiji |
| Country | Fiji |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2002 |
| End Date | Sep 25, 2027 |
| Duration | 9,398 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 64735 |
Grant Description
In 2002, the Chinese Government provided an RMB 110 million ($16 million) grant to the Government of Fiji for a Suva Multipurpose Sports Complex Construction Project (captured via Record ID#64735).
The project involved the construction of a multi-purpose sports complex (now known as Vodafone Arena and previously known as the FMF Dome) in Laucala Bay, a recreational area within the capital city of Suva.
More specifically, it involved the construction of a 6650m2 gymnasium and indoor sports center (with 3,274 seats), an aquatic center, and a field hockey pitch and stands.
Sichuan Huashi Overseas Investment & Engineering Co., Ltd. (四川华西集团有限公司) was the contractor responsible for implementation. Construction began in February 2002 and the complex was completed in May 25, 2003.
It was then immediately put into use for the 2003 South Pacific Games, which were held in Suva from June 28, 2003 to July 12, 2003.
According to the Chinese Government, it also donated sports and facilities equipment to Vodafone Arena worth RMB 25 million in 2004 (captured via Record ID#73748).
Staff Comments
This project is also known as the Multi-functional Sports Stadium Project. The Suva Multipurpose Sports Complex is also known Sports City Laucala Bay. The Chinese project title is 多功能体育馆项目 or 斐济多功能体育馆项目 or 的斐济大型多功能体 or 斐济体育场综合设施 or 斐济首都苏瓦多功能体育馆 or 斐济体育中心多功能体育馆.
Sources & References
- China's Programme of Stadium Diplomacy
- Strategic Development Plan 2007-2011
- White paper: China's foreign aid
- Barry Whiteside: Fiji's economic relationship with the People's Republic of China
- Ambassador Dr Han Zhiqiang Gave A Lecture in the University of South Pacific
- China Data
- 四川华西海外投资建设有限公司
- 斐总理和外交外贸部长先后视察我援斐体育馆项目工地
- China’s development aid to Fiji: motive and method
- 斐济多功能体育馆项目
- 斐济体育中心多功能体育馆
- 中国政府援建的斐济大型多功能体育馆按期落成
- PATARA sponsors South Pacific Games 2003 and provides Information & Communications Technology for a 'Smart Games'
- Fiji Multifunctional Stadium, 2003 South Pacific Games
- Global/Trans-national services
- Vodafone Arena
- Vodafone Arena, 2008 Annual Report
- Sichuan Huashi Overseas Investment & Engineering Co.
- LTD
- 工程承包
- 中国政府援建的斐济大型多功能体育馆按期落成
- 斐济多功能体育馆项目 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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