Kelvin Cruz Kicks Off the Reconstruction of Club La Matica with Million-Dollar Investment
La Vega, Dominican Republic. Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz led the start of the reconstruction of the emblematic Club La Matica this Tuesday, with an investment of 32.8 million pesos. This initiative is part of an integral plan to strengthen sports infrastructure in the province. The minister announced that the intervention will also cover the Clubhouse, ensuring a complete renovation of the facilities. Cruz emphasized his commitment to a visible and lasting transformation.The works are expected to be completed in approximately three months, allowing the traditional Superior Basketball Tournament of La Vega to be held at the end of the year in optimal conditions. The Club La Matica is recognized as a pillar of Dominican basketball, and its remodeling will boost the sports and social development of the youth in La Vega.“When I enter a place, it’s to make a transformation that is visible. And if they didn’t include it in the contract, they will have to include it starting tomorrow, because we are also going with the Clubhouse; we are going to touch everything that is necessary so that the change is felt”, expressed Cruz.
Kelvin Cruz, Minister of Sports
Complementary Projects and Works in Progress
During his visit, Minister Cruz highlighted other initiatives in execution and in process that will impact both La Vega and other locations in the country. Among them, the construction of the San Juan baseball stadium and the Olimpio stadium in San Francisco de Macorís. In addition, he reported on the bidding for the Olympic Center, including the sports arena, and the start of the rehabilitation work on the Olympic pool in La Vega, scheduled after Easter. Cruz also highlighted the completion of the Constanza multipurpose facility, as well as the interventions in the roofs of Tireo and Jima.“We continue to work permanently to guarantee decent sports facilities throughout the national territory,” he affirmed.
Kelvin Cruz, Minister of Sports
Reactions and Scope of the Reconstruction
The mayor of La Vega, Amparo Custodio; the provincial governor, Luisa de la Mota; and the president of Club La Matica, Julio Burdier, expressed their gratitude to the minister for promoting projects that favor young people’s access to sports and recreational spaces. The reconstruction project will cover an area of approximately 2,389 square meters, including the court, stands, service areas, and outdoor spaces.- Installation of FIBA-approved wooden flooring.
- Placement of professional backboards, digital scoreboard, and 24-second clock.
- Replacement of seats with high-resistance plastic seats.
