18 Stadiums Renovated in 2024
The government will carry out a massive program to renovate football stadiums during 2024. Improving infrastructure is the first step in improving the quality of national competitions.
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The atmosphere inside Si Jalak Harupat Stadium located in Kabupaten Bandung on Monday (3/4/2023). Jalak Harupat Stadium is one of the 22 stadiums that the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing prioritizes for renovation.
JAKARTA, KOMPAS - The Ministry of Public Works and Housing is set to commence the renovation of 18 football stadiums across Indonesia in 2024. Refurbishing the stands, which includes the installation of single seats and enhancing security aspects, will be the main focus of the project that has been allocated around Rp 1.9 trillion in the State Budget for 2024.
After the incident where 135 people died at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang Regency, East Java, on October 1, 2022, the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) has executed President Joko Widodo's order to audit the safety of 165 stadiums across Indonesia.
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From that number, the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing chose 22 stadiums that were prioritized for repair based on routine usage assessments. All of these stadiums are used for Liga 1 and Liga 2 matches.
Four stadiums, consisting of two arenas in Bandung, West Java, namely Si Jalak Harupat Stadium and Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium, as well as two others in Palembang, South Sumatra, namely Gelora Sriwijaya Jakabaring Stadium and Bumi Sriwijaya Stadium, have already been renovated this year.
The four stadiums are being renovated to meet FIFA standards to serve as venues for the 2023 U-20 and U-17 World Cup matches and training. As a result, the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing only have to start renovating 18 stadiums.
Director General of Cipta Karya at the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR), Diana Kusumastuti, revealed that the plan to renovate the stadium is currently in the stage of preparing planning documents and tender preparations.
From the audit results, the Ministry of Public Works and Housing categorized the stadium into three groups of damage, such as light (4 stadiums), medium (13), and heavy (5). The stakeholders who evaluated the stadiums were the Commission on Building Safety and Reliability of the Ministry of Public Works and Housing.
Implementation of renovations will begin in 2024. The stadium has already been arranged to remain usable during the renovation process.
"The renovation will commence in 2024. The stadium has been arranged to still be usable during the renovation process," said Diana, on Monday (2/10/2023), in Jakarta."
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The Chairman of the All Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), Erick Thohir, has stated that the improvement of football infrastructure has begun with the renovation of six stadiums that were initially projected to host the U-20 World Cup.
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Aerial photo of the Gelora Sriwijaya Jakabaring Stadium (GSJ) area in Palembang, South Sumatra, on Friday (24/3/2023). Gelora Sriwijaya Jakabaring Stadium is one of the 22 stadiums prioritized by the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing for renovation.
The structure in question are Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (Jakarta), Manahan Stadium (Surakarta, Central Java), Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium (Surabaya, East Java), I Wayan Dipta Captain Stadium (Gianyar, Bali), Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, and Jakabaring Stadium.
"FIFA wishes for a gradual improvement in the stadiums used for Liga 1 and international matches. The renovation of these stadiums is to meet the safety standards implemented by FIFA," said Erick.
In addition, Erick added that the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has coordinated with the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (Kementerian PUPR) to equip the 22 renovated stadiums with digital technology infrastructure, particularly internet connectivity. He stated that digital systems are needed in the stadiums to support matches and tighten security systems in the stands.
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"For example, we need internet for the use of VAR (video assistant referee) system and facial recognition facilities to identify individuals in the stadium for security purposes," said Erick, who was the President of Inter Milan from 2013-2018."
The Indomilk Arena stadium, managed by Persita Tangerang, has been included in the list of 18 arenas that will be renovated in 2024. The Indomilk Arena is categorized as moderately damaged. Meanwhile, Persita, along with Bali United, are the only two Liga 1 clubs that have independently managed their own home stadiums.
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The condition of Bumi Sriwijaya Stadium, which will be one of the training venues for the U-20 World Cup in Palembang, South Sumatra, was inspected on Thursday (23/3/2023). Bumi Sriwijaya Stadium is one of the 22 stadiums prioritized by the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing for renovation.
Persita President Ahmed Rully Zulfikar welcomed the positive attention given by the government. Persita, he continued, is committed to caring for the stadium after the renovation is completed so that it becomes an example in the maintenance and management of football stadiums.
"I think the renovation plan from the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing is not significant as we have submitted it in accordance with the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) standard requirements. Hopefully, we can still use the stadium during renovations, but we are also preparing some alternative stadiums as substitutes," said Rully.
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According to Eko Noer Kristiyanto, former Coordinator of the Liga 1 Verification Team, the improvement of stadium infrastructure is important to increase safety and security factors following the Kanjuruhan Tragedy. He assesses that stadium improvement is also a first step towards improving the quality of Indonesian League.
"When not all clubs can meet the professional licensing standards, stadium renovation is a short-term effort to improve national competition standardization. At least we have infrastructure that can host international matches," said Eko.
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The atmosphere in the rice fields around the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium, in the city of Bandung, West Java, on Tuesday (4/4/2023).
Renovation of Kanjuruhan Stadium
Outside of the 22 priority stadiums, the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing has also begun the demolition and reconstruction of Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang Regency, East Java. After completing the auction process, the stadium, which was inaugurated in June 2004, has been renovated since last September.
Deputy II of the Presidential Chief of Staff (KSP), Abetnego Tarigan, explains that the renovation of Kanjuruhan Stadium has already been carried out with a total cost of Rp 390 billion.
According to Kompas's monitoring, a fence about 2 meters high was installed around the area outside the stadium. The area inside the fence is sterile from the activities of people who have no interest. Residents can only approach the stadium from the fence.
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Kanjuruhan Stadium is undergoing renovation, exactly one year after the Kanjuruhan Tragedy which claimed 135 lives in Malang Regency, on Sunday (1/10/2023).
Acting Head of the Youth and Sports Department of Malang Regency, Firmando H Matondang, stated that the renovation will not change the construction form, but rather prioritize strengthening the stadium building structure to meet FIFA safety standards.
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The Tribune stadium's seating for spectators will be reduced to a single seat with a capacity of 21,728 people. This number marks a decrease compared to the estimated capacity of the stadium, which was previously around 35,000. The complete renovation process of Kanjuruhan Stadium is targeted to be finished in 16 months, or by January 2025.
