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UP soon to have fourth international cricket stadium in Gorakhpur

Lucknow, May 19 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has fast-tracked preparations for the state's fourth international cricket stadium in an effort to give push to sports infrastructure, official sources said here on Monday.
Sources said that while international matches are currently held in Kanpur and Lucknow and construction of the Varanasi stadium nears completion, work on the Gorakhpur International Cricket stadium, one of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's dream projects, has officially begun," they said.
Sources said that aligned with CM Yogi's vision, the Planning Department has prepared a detailed blueprint for the project. "The plan outlines that construction and development will be completed within 18 months on a 50-acre site at Tal Nadaur, Gorakhpur, with an estimated investment of Rs 236.40 crore," they said.
Sources said that the main stadium complex will occupy 45 acres, while auxiliary facilities will be developed on the remaining 5 acres. "The stadium will be situated 23.6 km from the airport, 22 km from Raptinagar bus stand and 20.8 km from Gorakhpur railway junction. To enhance accessibility, a connecting road linking the stadium to the Gorakhpur-Varanasi Highway (NH-24) is also planned," they said.
Sources said that the two-storey cricket stadium will be constructed to meet the standards of global organisations, including the International Cricket Council (ICC). "It will feature seven main pitches and four practice pitches, with a seating capacity of approximately 30,000 spectators. Designed as a multipurpose venue, the stadium will be capable of hosting international cricket matches as well as other large-scale events," they said.
Sources said that the Gorakhpur International Cricket Stadium is being developed under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) model. "The project includes the construction of entry gates, security checkpoints, East and West stands and North and South pavilions within the stadium complex. Parking facilities will accommodate up to 1,500 vehicles. Both the East and West stands will have a seating capacity of 14,490 each, totalling 28,980 seats," they said.
Sources said that parking will be available on the ground floors of both stands. "For the convenience of spectators, amenities such as concourses, restrooms, drinking water facilities, service rooms, first aid stations, merchandise stores, video boards and mid-wicket camera platforms will be provided," they said.
Sources said that the North Pavilion will feature a gallery with 208 VIP seats and a dedicated media and broadcasters' gallery accommodating 382 seats. "The ground floor will house a media entrance lobby, broadcasting control room, equipment storage, kitchen, general storage and utility areas. On the first floor, stadium security offices will be set up, including police facilities, a broadcasting sponsor room, media lounge and additional service and utility spaces. The second floor will include a written press tribune, TV and radio commentator boxes and a media dining area. The main camera platform will be located on the stadium’s rooftop," they said.
Sources said that the South Pavilion will accommodate the players' dressing rooms and the match officials’ area. "It will also feature a VIP and VVIP gallery with a seating capacity of 1,708. The ground floor will host various facilities such as a players’ lounge, press conference room, changing rooms for players and match officials, a doping control room, first aid room, VVIP entrance lobby and the main stadium kitchen," they said.
Sources said that the international cricket stadium will feature a range of facilities, including match officials' lounge, umpire and referee box, anti-corruption box, scorer’s box, five VIP corporate boxes, each seating eight people, along with a VIP lounge and dining area in the South Pavilion.
Sources said that it will also have a presidential suite, additional corporate boxes and VIP lounges will also be part of the stadium complex. "Besides, the stadium will be equipped with four 60-meter-high sports lighting mast poles for HDTV broadcasting, clearly demarcated zones, solar panels and an energy-efficient HVAC system," they said.
Sources said that the complex will include essential infrastructure such as an underground water tank, sewage treatment plant, internal roads and driveways, ample car parking, stormwater drainage systems and pedestrian walkways.
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