ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to establish three modern sports arenas at D-12/1, G-11/3 Markaz and F-8 Markaz to provide residents with accessible sports and recreational facilities throughout the year.
According to the CDA, the initiative is aimed at expanding sports infrastructure across Islamabad and providing families, young people, and sports enthusiasts with professionally planned facilities closer to residential and commercial areas.
The proposed sports arena at D-12/1 will cover approximately 4.2 acres, while the facility at G-11/3 Markaz will span around 3.5 acres. The third arena at F-8 Markaz will be developed over approximately 3.2 acres.
The facilities are planned to include indoor swimming pools, modern indoor gyms, futsal courts, cricket cages, indoor and outdoor padel courts, basketball facilities, and multipurpose sports halls.
The arenas will also feature indoor play areas for children, health bars, administrative facilities, landscaping, parking areas and dedicated tracks.
According to the CDA, the new facilities will provide venues for sports training, coaching, tournaments, leagues and community sporting activities. The project is also expected to support emerging sports such as padel, futsal and cricket-cage training.
The authority said the projects will be financed through CDA’s own resources, while their execution will be carried out through open competitive bidding under PPRA Rules. The overall initiative is expected to generate around 360 jobs during construction and 92 operational jobs.
The three sports arenas are part of CDA’s efforts to expand Islamabad’s recreational infrastructure and provide citizens with dedicated spaces for sports, fitness, and family activities.
