According to statistics, after Typhoon Yagi, the 5,000-seat Multi-Purpose Gymnasium had more than 2,000 square meters of decorative panels peeling off, many glass walls, ceilings and corrugated iron roofs were severely damaged, affecting other important items.
Immediately after the storm, leaders of Quang Ninh province directed units to urgently repair the works.
Up to now, the repair progress has reached over 80%, specifically completing the repair of the wastewater treatment tank and air conditioning system.
Mr. Nguyen Tan Luc, Commander of DST Vietnam Group Joint Stock Company (the contractor for the repair) said: "Up to now, the installation of the outer wall panels has completed the frame with a quantity of 459 pieces, more than 350/658 panels have been installed. The plaster ceiling has been installed 50% of the total 456m2. 60/100m of railing has been completed. Stone cladding of the railing base and 26m2 reflection pool. The lighting equipment is on the way, and will be installed on November 20. Overall, the items will be completed before November 25".
The 5,000-seat multi-purpose gymnasium in Quang Ninh province is the venue for many major events hosted by Quang Ninh province such as the 31st SEA Games, the final round of the Asia-Pacific Robot Contest (ABU Robocon) in 2024, and the upcoming Asian Police Taekwondo Championship from December 6 to 9.
The tournament is expected to have the participation of more than 2,500 delegates and athletes from 44 countries and territories in Asia.
The project is built on an area of nearly 150,000m2 in Dai Yen ward (Ha Long city). The highlight of the project is inspired by a turtle-shaped island located in Ha Long Bay complex with 3D curved architectural lines, simulating the overlapping curves of the rocky islands.
This project won the award for “Excellent Design in Vietnam by Foreign Architects” honored at the 2018 National Architecture Awards.
The 3-storey stadium has a total floor area of nearly 34,000m2. The roof and cladding system uses the latest Korean roofing technology, the first time it has been constructed in Southeast Asia.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Quang Ninh province said: "The Department has reviewed all facilities and equipment for the competition. The functional rooms have been cleaned and arranged to prepare for the tournament; The province will soon hold a meeting to assign specific tasks to the relevant agencies and departments to implement according to the plan."
