Kelvin Cruz begins the reconstruction of the Lidio Guzmán multipurpose hall in La Vega
The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, has started the reconstruction work of the Lidio Guzmán multipurpose facility, located in the municipality of Jima Abajo, La Vega province. This important project has an investment of over 24 million pesos and its main objective is to improve the conditions for sports practice in the community. This initiative is part of the program implemented by the Ministry of Sports (Miderec), following the guidelines of President Luis Abinader, to provide all municipalities in the country with quality sports spaces.President Luis Abinader has been very clear about his great commitment to sports fans and has told me that I have to reach every corner of the country. To the extent possible and establishing priorities, we are going to impact the Dominican Republic on the issue of sports.
Kelvin Cruz, Minister of Sports
During the start of the works, Minister Kelvin Cruz highlighted President Luis Abinader’s commitment to sports, ensuring that the goal is to bring sports to every corner of the country. The civil and provincial governor of La Vega, Luisa Jiménez de la Mota, and the mayor of Jima Abajo, Ignacio Céspedes, were present at the event, who recognized the minister’s work.
The reconstruction of the Lidio Guzmán multipurpose facility includes the installation of a modern synthetic floor, two professional scoreboards certified by FIBA with their respective supports, a digital whiteboard, and a 24-second clock. In addition, nets will be installed and the electrical installation will be renovated. The project also includes the placement of a 26-gauge aluzinc roof, resistant to weather conditions. A perimeter fence will be built in blocks, the athletes’ changing rooms, the public bathrooms, and the administrative offices will be remodeled. Finally, the stands will be remodeled, sidewalks with inclusive accessibility will be built, and general painting will be carried out throughout the complex.
