Chinese Government provides grant worth XCD 55 million for Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium Construction Project (Linked to Project ID#69102)
Commitment amount
$ 41391555.44041433
Adjusted commitment amount
$ 41391555.44
Constant 2021 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
China Ministry of Commerce [Government Agency]
Recipient
Antigua and Barbuda
Sector
Other social infrastructure and services (Code: 160)
Flow type
Grant
Infrastructure
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Geography
Description
On September 30, 2005, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation started construction for the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium, which is located in St. John's, the Capital of Antigua Island. The Government of China granted $55 million XCD towards the project and loaned $25 million RMB, which is captured in project ID #69102. The total cost of the stadium is reported to be about $60 million USD. The project mainly consists of south and north stands, with a total building area of 21,936 square meters and a total seats of 9,832. The groundbreaking ceremony occurred on September 8, 2005, and construction was completed on October 14, 2006. The handover ceremony occurred on February 10, 2007.
Additional details
Number of official sources
17
Number of total sources
20
Details
Cofinanced
Yes
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Antigua and Barbuda [Government Agency]
Implementing agencies [Type]
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) [State-owned Company]
Government of Antigua and Barbuda [Government Agency]