Games Village-Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games

As the time of Commonwealth games is coming closer and closer, Government of Delhi is speeding up its work to develop sports venues and infrastructure work to keep itself prepared well in advance before this mega event. India has already hosted Asian Games two times earlier, but the country has never hosted the Commonwealth Games. The organizing committee along with Government of Delhi is striving hard to make the capital city of India into a well-organized and fully equipped city for the upcoming games.

It is certain that 2010 Commonwealth Games will attract large number of athletes and officials. To accommodate these guests during the Games, establishment of New Delhi Games village is in process. The site is located perfectly in the centre of the city near the major landmarks of the city including Humayun Tomb, Bahai Temple and Akshardham. The village is located on the banks of holy River Yamuna and the dense green cover in the surroundings will provide a soothing and pleasing environment for the athletes.

The village is constructed over an area of 63.5 hectares under the guidance of Delhi Development Authority (DDA). It is estimated that the place can easily accommodate 8500 athletes and their supporting staff. The construction work is likely to be completed by December 2009 as per the official projections.

The cost involved in the construction is solely the responsibility of Government of India. Games village will be full equipped with all modular facilities so that the Athletes and their supporting staff can get ultimate comfort and remember the games as well as the facilities for a long-long time.

Keeping an Eye on Games, Public Transport Gets High Boost

With 2010 Commonwealth Games a little more than a year away, improving transportation facilities continued to be high on the government’s agenda. Monday’s budget was indicative of it with a whopping 31% of the total outlay, Rs 3,069 crore, allocated to this sector. Though no new projects were announced, the money was to be used to fund ongoing schemes like construction of Delhi Metro, procurement of 2,500 new DTC buses and building new flyovers, underpasses and rail over-bridges.

In a scenario where the number of vehicles in Delhi was set to cross the 60 lakh mark, the move to encourage public transport would go a long way in easing congestion.

The government announced that work on nine new Delhi Metro corridors was progressing on schedule. All the new lines, which will add another 185 km to the existing network, would be operational by October 2010.

Funds have also been allocated for 2,500 new DTC buses that will hit the roads before March next year. The purchase order for these buses has already been placed. The Union government agreed to partially fund 1,500 more buses for Delhi under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)

In addition to buses, funds have also been set aside for new road infrastructure projects like flyovers, underpasses, rail overbridges and road resurfacing. The construction of flyovers/ROBs is gaining pace at RR Kohli Marg, Shastri Nagar Pushta, Azadpur, BJ Marg-RTR Marg, Africa Avenue, Nelson Mandela Marg, Naraina and underpasses at ITO Chungi. Work on Barapullah Nallah Road and Salimgarh Bypass projects have also started.

Further, an amount of Rs 111.61 crore has been released to MCD for construction of 17 ROBs to be completed before October 2010. Another Rs 80 crore has been released to MCD to develop a modern parking for the new DTC buses.

A Reality Check of Commonwealth Games 2010 venues

The Beijing Olympics is over and the action moves to London for the 2012 Olympic games. But before that, New Delhi is to host the Commonwealth Games in 2010. While Beijing Olympics showcased years of preparations which translated into an impressive visual treat and jaw-dropping examples of cutting-edge infrastructure, the level of the Capital’s preparedness on the other hand for an event that is barely two years away is worrying to say the least. Here is a reality check on the competition and training venues for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the city which will see as many as 8,000 athletes participating.

The Following Agencies are engaged in the different activities of renovation, constructions and new developments:

• Central Public Works Department(CPWD)
• Public Works Department (PWD)
• New Delhi Municipal Corporation(NDMC)
• Delhi Development Authority (DDA)

Along with other small contractors and developers , appointed by these agencies
I will post the progress of these agencies , one by one in my coming posts

2010 Commonwealth Games - Competition Venues

1. Aquatics - Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool

Complex is spread over 12.13 acres with the built-up area occupying 3.7 acres
3 Pools of FINA Standards - Warm-up, Main Competition, Diving Pools
All pools are temperature controlled with digital temperature display system
Warm-Up pool : 50 m (L) X 12.5 m (W) X 2 m (depth); Lane for Handicapped athletes; Entry for physically challenged.
Diving Pool: 25 m(L) X 25 m (W) X 5 m (Depth); Duaflex Diving Board. A lift for athletes to go up.
underwater observation windows

2. Athletics - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

One of the biggest stadia in the entire region
Spread over 100 acres, including 23 acres green cover
Has been the venue for several international sporting events
4 flood-lit towers providing 1,500 lux illumination - 1,200 lux of vertical illumination.
Warm Up area: 4-lane 400 meter synthetic track.

3. Badminton - DDA Siri Fort Sports Complex

Main Play Area: 4 Badminton Courts
Warm-Up Area : 4 Badminton Courts
other facilities: Equipment Area, Medical/Doping/Physiotherapy, Athletes Lounge, Commonwealth Family Area, Sponsor's Area, Parking for 500 vehicles

4. Boxing - Yamuna Sports Complex (NEW)

Main Stadium will be divisible in 2 halves by a retractable sound-proof and fire-proof curtain.
2 Main Rings
Electronic Displays
Podium
5. Cycling - Yamuna Cycling Velodrome - Indira Gandhi Sports Complex

Cycling Track as per international Standards - with elevation and length as per requiements.
Mobile P.A System
Photo-finish camera

6.Gymnastics - Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium

Stadium can be divided into 2 equal halves by a retractable sound-proof, fire-proof synthetics wall
Enables conduct of 2 sports competitions simultaneously
Each half has the following: 6 change rooms, 4 V.I.P areas, Media Room, Medical Room
Lighting for the Arena is provided with metal-halide lamps with the lighting of 1,600 lux-lumens
Wooden playing arena 4680 sq mts
Centrally air-conditioned Indoor Stadium

7.Hockey (Men) - Major Dhyan Chand National Hockey Stadium

Synthetics Surface
Electronic Scoreboard
100-seated air-conditioned Conference Room
V.I.P. lounge
Commonwealth Family Lounge
Change Rooms

8.Hockey (Women) - Shivaji Stadium

Synthetics surface
Electronic Scorebaord
100-seated air-conditioned Conference Room
V.I.P. lounge
Commonwealth family lounge

9.Lawn Bowls - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (New)

Four Play areas
Spectators Gallery on one side
Catering/Restaurant Area & Facilities

10.Netball - Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium

Stadium can be divided into 2 equal halves by a retractable sound-proof, fire-proof synthetics wall
Enables conduct of two sports competitions simultaneoulsy
Each Half has the following: 6 change rooms, 4 V.I.P areas, Media Room, Medical Room
Lighting for the Arena is provided with metal-halide lamps with the lighting of 1,600 lux-lumens
Wooden playing arena 4680 sq mts
Centrally air-conditioned Indoor Stadium

11.Rugby - 7's Yamuna Sports Complex

Playing Area : 150 m X 70 m

12.Shooting - Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range

10 meters Range, 25 Meters range, 50 meters range, 3 Trap Ranges, 3 Skeet Ranges
Scoring equipment imported from Speith of Germany and Sius Ascor of Switzerland
Storage Room for storage of Arms and ammunition

13.Squash - DDA Siri Fort Sports Complex

14.Table Tennis - Talkatora Indoor Stadium

15.Weightlifting - Siri Fort Auditorium

16.Wrestling - Yamuna Sports Complex

Main Stadium will be divisible in 2 halves by a retractable sound-proof and fire-proof curtain.
2 Main Rings
Electronic Displays
Podium