Siargao Island Sports Complex Explained

Nickname:Siargao Island Tourism & Sports Center
Fullname:Siargao Island Tourism & Sports Center
Mainvenue:Main Stadium
Otherfacilities:Multi-purpose Gymnasium, Dormitory, Olympic-size Swimming Pool, Convention Center
Location:Brgy. Osmena, Dapa, Surigao del Norte, Philippines
Coordinates:9.78013888888889 0.00691666666666667
Broke Ground:2017
Built:January 2020
Opened:November 2021
Owner:Surigao del Norte Provincial Government
Operator:Surigao del Norte Provincial Government
Cost:[1]

The Siargao Island Sports and Tourism Complex (SISTC) is a sports complex in Dapa, Surigao del Norte, Philippines.

Construction

In November 2016, Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas announced that 1.2 billion pesos had been allocated to improve infrastructure in the region. Siargao Sports Complex was given over 300 million pesos of that commitment.[2] The sports complex was completed by January 15, 2020.[3]

President Rodrigo Duterte led the inauguration of the facility on November 6, 2021.[4] [5]

Incidents

During Typhoon Rai in 2021, the complex suffered damage as the roof of the complex blew off due to high winds. The complex was used as an evacuation site during that time.[6]

The complex was also used as a quarantine facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

Facilities

The sports complex covers an area of 63157sqm. The main stadium has two grandstand structures which also function as multi-purpose buildings and a track oval.[3] [8] The complex also includes a multi-purpose gymnasium, a swimming pool, a dormitory, and a convention center.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PRRD to grace Caraga sports meet inaugural: Surigao Norte guv. Philippine News Agency . February 28, 2020.
  2. Web site: Saving Siargao. https://web.archive.org/web/20171107061256/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/ph-travel/183858-siargao-surfing-vacation-tourist. November 7, 2017. Rappler. January 17, 2020. October 8, 2017.
  3. Web site: P200-M Siargao sports complex completed. Philippine News Agency . January 17, 2020.
  4. News: Lopez . Alexander . Gita-Carlo . Ruth Abbey . PRRD inaugurates Siargao sports complex, bridges . November 7, 2021 . Philippine News Agency . November 6, 2021 . en.
  5. News: Flores . Helen . Duterte inaugurates P630 million Siargao sports complex . November 7, 2021 . The Philippine Star . November 7, 2021.
  6. Web site: Siargao Island: From world-famous destination to 'Ground Zero' of super typhoon 'Odette'. December 19, 2021.
  7. Web site: Catoto . Roel . January 9, 2022 . SURVIVING 'ODETTE' IN SIARGAO: Now that we've saved lives, how do we survive? . July 29, 2022 . MindaNews . en-US.
  8. Web site: P200M Siargao Sports Complex gym, dorm ready for use. Department of Public Works and Highways . January 17, 2020.