Chinese Government provides $18 million grant for SKD Sport Complex Renovation Project (Linked to Project ID#1589)
Commitment amount
$ 20304657.93941703
Adjusted commitment amount
$ 20304657.94
Constant 2021 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
China Ministry of Commerce [Government Agency]
Recipient
Liberia
Sector
Other social infrastructure and services (Code: 160)
Flow type
Grant
Infrastructure
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Geography
Description
In October 2013, the Chinese government granted $18 million USD to Liberia for the renovation of the SKD Sports Complex in Monrovia, Liberia. Hebei Construction Group implemented the renovation, which included demolition and reconstruction of the steel structure shroud and lighthouse of the west grandstand, renovation of all waterproof works, locker rooms, football field and track venue, replacement of the display and timing scoring system, repair of sound reinforcement system and security monitoring system, and renovation of tennis courts and training venues. On May 12, 2015, the groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of the SKD Sports Complex was successfully held. The stadium was handed over in April 2017. This is the second upgrade of SKD sports complex by the Chinese government. In 2005, another renovation to the project was announced and completed (#1589).
Number of official sources
4
Number of total sources
7
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Liberia [Government Agency]
Implementing agencies [Type]
Hebei Construction Group International Engineering Co., Ltd. [State-owned Company]