Repairs for the Velodrom Rakyat track is finally set to take off, after the site inspection with various stakeholders took place yesterday.
The said site inspection was attended by officials from Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia, Jabatan Belia dan Sukan Negeri Perak, Majlis Sukan Negeri Perak, Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh, Perak Cycling Association as well as appointed architects and consultants for the project.
Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill, who is the Vice President of the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) said that he is grateful towards the Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia for their total commitment and support shown in ensuring the progress of this project.
The architect and other consultants were taken around the site so that they would be able to understand the scope of the work that needs to be done including some other minor upgrading.
“It is hoped that the upgrading work will begin by early May so that it can be completed by the 2nd quarter of the year,” said Amarjit, who is also the President of Perak Cycling Association.
“With the Timber Track in place, training for Perak and neighboring State cyclists including Pusat Latihan Negeri, which is stationed in Ipoh, can continue. Furthermore, we will ensure that monthly track events are held and that the Velodrome is used to its full potential,” added Amarjit, who is an Ipoh-based lawyer
Velodrome Rakyat was built via a door to door public donation drive by Tan Sri Darshan Singh in 1984 after getting the blessings from the Late Sultan Azlan Shah of Perak.
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