The renovation of a multifunctional public sports arena operated by the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) in Samanabad neighbourhood was in final stage which would soon be completed.
The sports arena was originally opened by the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) in 1981, and administrative control of Samanabad Sports Arena was transferred to PHA in 1998, said PHA spokesperson.
Over five acres of land, the renovation of the Arena was carried out in 2013 and now, under the incumbent PHA director general, Muhammad Tahir Wattoo, extensive renovation work was initiated last year to restore the facility to its former glory. The members-only complex boasts a range of amenities including a state-of-the-art gym, swimming pool, snooker room, and courts for badminton, squash, and table tennis. Additionally, aerobics classes are also offered. Situated in one of Lahores oldest and most central neighbourhoods, the arena provides convenient access from all corners of the city, the spokesperson noted. To ensure the financial sustainability of the facility, the PHA had implemented measures such as offering memberships and renting out cricket grounds for private functions, he said.
