Suara.com – Bobby Nasution satirized those who were considered arrogant for building the stadium. He admitted that he could also build a stadium in Medan.
Bobby made this statement at the Advanced Indonesia concert at the Baharoedin Siregar Stadium, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Wednesday 7 February 2024.
“If it's just a matter of building a stadium, Mas Gibran is also building a stadium in Solo, so don't be too arrogant. We can also build a stadium in Medan,” said Bobby.
So what is the evidence? How many stadiums are there in Medan?
In Medan itself there are two stadiums, namely Kebun Bunga and Teladan. Currently both stadiums are being renovated and are targeted for completion in 2024.
Kebun Bunga Stadium has been renovated since July 2023 using the Medan City APBD with a value of IDR 191,665,325,000.
Meanwhile, the rehabilitation and renovation of Medan's Teladan Stadium has just begun. Stadium repairs using APBN and APBD Rp. 510 billion. This project is a collaboration between the Medan City Government and PUPR.
The reason why Bobby is urging that construction be carried out immediately is because apart from being a source of enthusiasm for residents, especially the football sports industry in the city of Medan, the Teladan stadium has also become an icon for the city of Medan that can later be proud of.
“After the work is complete, we have also thought about maintaining the Teladan Stadium, such as using the shopping center building which is in front of the stadium road. The building belonging to the Medan City Government will finish its useful life in 2027. Later we will use the building for activities economy to support and revive the Teladan stadium,” said Bobby.
Teladan Stadium was built starting in 1951 and inaugurated in 1953. Ahead of the National Sports Week (PON), this stadium will be rebuilt and will have a capacity of 20,000 spectators.
“After it is completed, this Exemplary Stadium will become a FIFA standard. Not only will it present world-class football players, but I want the Exemplary Stadium to play a role in realizing Golden Indonesia 2045,” said Bobby.