Malaysia KSSA sport complex build starts

Article posted by Coliseum, July 17^th, 2024

Image: New Straits Times

Construction work has kicked off on the Kompleks Sukan Shah Alam (KSSA) sports project in the city of Sha Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

The New Straits Times said that the ambitious project is not just a structure of concrete and steel, but will serve as a beacon of hope and renewal for the city’s inhabitants.

The KSSA complex will be built on the site of the old Shah Alam Stadium which is currently being demolished.

The development of a new stadium and its outlying facilities is seen as a necessary step and more economically viable than renovating the old structure. The KSSA project is expected to be completed in 2029.

Image: New Straits Times

The jewel in the crown of the development will be its futuristic stadium, which will give legendary football club Selangor FC the home it deserves.

Selangor FC is a professional football club based in the city of Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. The club currently competes in the Malaysia Super League, the top tier of Malaysian football.

The new stadium will be complete with state-of-the-art features such as a covered, transparent roof, temperature-regulated seats, wide-open concourses and world-class safety features, including separate entrances for home and away fans.

The stadium’s most spectacular feature, however, is the multi-use retractable pitch, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.

When pulled out, it will enable the stadium to host other events inside such as performances, eliminating concerns over the pitch’s condition afterwards.

The development of the KSSA aims to spur the local economy, elevate the city’s stature as a sporting, entertainment and cultural hub, as well as provide a work-life balance for the community through use of the new facilities.

Promising to redefine the landscape of both sports and community, this visionary undertaking represents a pivotal moment in Selangor’s trajectory, propelling its people into a future brimming with possibilities.

The approximately 70-hectare KSSA area will also contain a theatre complex, capable of accommodating up to 10,000 people and boosting Shah Alam and Selangor’s status as a beacon of culture and the arts.

Accompanying shopping outlets will provide retail therapy for visitors and boost the local economy at the same time.

The New Straits Times further stated that accessibility and comfort is also given priority, with a Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) connection, a transport hub, ample parking and wide pedestrian avenues in the plans, all against the backdrop of a sprawling wetland recreational park, underscoring the balance between development and preservation of nature.

Its goal of being an inclusive venue means that the KSSA will never be bereft of activity, catering to visitors from all segments of society, including sports fans, youths as well as families.

Upon completion in 2029, the KSSA looks set to become a unique gateway to Shah Alam as a destination like no other in the country, which caters to both sports enthusiasts and the wider community, as well as becoming a new icon for the heart of Selangor.

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