POST GAMES REPORT - Commonwealth Games Federation
POST GAMES REPORT - Commonwealth Games Federation
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S.P. Mukherjee Swimming Complex<br />
Approved Cost: Rs. 377 crore<br />
Seating Capacity: 5,000<br />
Constructed for the 1982 Asian <strong>Games</strong>, spread across<br />
12.3 acres, the S.P. Mukherjee Swimming Pool Complex<br />
was initially an open pool. It was renovated and upgraded<br />
for Delhi 2010, with the latest international facilities. It was<br />
the competition venue for Aquatics. It now has the largest<br />
cohestrand supported, breathable, elliptical shaped aluminium<br />
roof with a span of 150 m x 130 m, making it the first of its<br />
kind stadium in the world.<br />
The stadium is the largest covered aquatic stadium in the<br />
country having Olympic sized racing and diving pools with six<br />
lanes, and a 50 m warm-up pool. It has a full-fledged filtration<br />
system in a newly constructed basement with facilities<br />
of filtration, UV and ozone treatment of water to make it<br />
suitable for use in pools as per international standards.<br />
The venue has incorporated the passive design principles<br />
such as natural ventilation, natural light and insulation<br />
wherever possible. To achieve a higher level of thermal and<br />
sound comfort. The glass facade is further protected from<br />
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