Nagpur: Even before work begins on the proposed state-of-the-art sports centre at the Hindi Mor School playground in Ramdaspeth, local residents have made suggestions aimed at ensuring the project becomes a sustainable and professionally managed public facility.In a representation submitted to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation commissioner Vipin Itankar, members of Farmland Welfare Group welcomed the civic body’s initiative to develop a modern sports complex but urged authorities to address several key concerns during planning and execution stages.One of the primary demands raised by residents is the provision of adequate parking space on the sports centre premises. The group pointed out that the locality already faces frequent complaints about roadside parking and warned that the new facility could worsen the situation if a dedicated parking arrangement is not incorporated into the layout.The residents have also stressed the need for the project to meet professional sports infrastructure standards. They suggested that at least three local residents, including subject experts, be allowed to voluntarily monitor and supervise the development process to ensure quality construction, proper dimensions and installation of quality equipment.Seeking greater transparency, the group has requested detailed information on the proposed operational and maintenance model of the sports centre, including the agencies and vendors that will be involved. According to the representation, public disclosure of such details would help prevent commercialisation and misuse of the civic facility.The residents also expressed willingness to provide financial assistance to develop indoor amenities such as a gymnasium, senior citizens’ zone and children’s recreational facilities.The group has requested an opportunity to meet NMC officials to discuss their suggestions. The representation was signed by several local residents, including Pawan Sarda, Meena Saraf, Amit Panchmatia, Vishal Dhanwatey, Shruti Mehta, Nimish Sutaria and Dr Shubhangi Deshmane, among others, and copies were submitted to the Dharampeth zone office and local corporator Vinay Dani.
