Government has announced plans to construct 10 multipurpose sports stadia in underserved regions in 2027 as part of efforts to improve sports infrastructure and promote grassroots sports development.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed this when he presented the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday.
The proposed facilities will have seating capacities ranging from 5,000 to 12,000 and are expected to provide communities with access to modern sporting infrastructure.
“Mr. Speaker, in 2027, Government will advance its sports infrastructure development programme through the construction of 10 new multipurpose sports stadia, with seating capacities ranging from 5,000 to 12,000, in underserved regions,” Dr Forson told Parliament.
The stadia are expected to support school and community sports programmes, provide venues for organised competitions and strengthen talent identification and athlete development.
Government also intends to use the facilities to improve training opportunities and create pathways for emerging athletes to progress in their respective sporting disciplines.
The infrastructure initiative forms part of a broader sports development agenda outlined in the 2027 Budget.
Other measures include completing the National Sports Policy, finalising regulations under the Ghana Sports Fund Act, 2025 (Act 1159), and reviewing the Sports Act, 2016 (Act 934).
Government has further pledged to strengthen school and grassroots sports programmes to increase participation and establish sustainable development pathways for athletes.
However, the Finance Minister did not disclose the specific regions earmarked to benefit from the projects, their estimated cost or the expected construction timelines.
Details regarding the locations, funding arrangements and implementation schedule are therefore expected to provide a clearer picture of how the proposed infrastructure programme will be rolled out.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
