Chinese contractors have assured the Vanuatu Government and Van2017 Organising Committee that all works at the main Korman Complex will be completed by the end of September, more than two months before the scheduled start date for the Mini Games.
Construction of the new buildings began in June last year by Chinese company CCECC, who are contracted by the Vanuatu Government.
The two indoor venues at the Korman site have a combined capacity of 1400 seats and will host judo, karate, weightlifting, table tennis and netball during the Mini Games in December.
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai checks on progress at the Korman Complex site in Port Vila. Photo: Supplied / Van 2017
The outdoor facilities will host tennis, beach volleyball, athletics, football, rugby sevens and archery.
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai visited the Korman Complex site in Port Vila on Tuesday to check on the progress that has been made.
He expressed his gratitude to the Chinese Government for its on-going support to Vanuatu, and in particular for the Games facility.
"I am very happy to see the progress of the work, but since Vanuatu will host the Games, then Vanuatu must win more medals too," he said.
CCECC Public Relations Officer Lillyrose Welwel presented the progress report to the Vanuatu Government, the Chinese government, and Van2017 Organising Committee, following a site visit.
The contractors said it will complete all works at the Korman Complex by the end of September, ready for the venues to be handed over to the Vanuatu Government in October.
It is expected that some temporary seats will be added at the complex to cater for the expected increase in spectators during the Games period.