All this has warranted constant maintenance, embellishment, extension of facilities for footballers, spectators and members of the media and several other projects aimed at making the complex fulfill the role the association had in mind for the benefit of the game in Malta.
Works on the West Stand of the stadium include tile-laying, new electrical fittings to sides, a facelift to the supporters’ entrances in sections A and C, a new executive lounge and structural works within the dressing-rooms and the areas surrounding them have been conspicuous. The Press Boxes are being upgraded so that journalists can carry out their duties more comfortably and with greater efficiency.
The façade of the West Stand has been given a new look with thorough redecoration and new security and CCTV systems have been installed inside and around the stadium. Entrance for media personnel and VIP will now be by means of a new bridge from the reserved parking area.
More projects have been planned for the coming months and these include new administrative offices for the Youth FA within the Centenary Stadium, new offices for the Malta Football Referees Association (MFRA) and the Malta Football Coaches Association (MFCA), a football business centre, a media zone and corporate hospitality boxes within the West Stand VIP area – in line with modern concepts – and upgrading of the Technical Centre offices, as well as the live-in and restaurant areas.
All this extensive work is being funded by the MFA and also by UEFA through its ‘Win in Europe’ programme so that the complex at Ta’ Qali would be the hub of our country’s football for years to come.
Furthermore, the association’s commitment to pursue its plans of continued investment in the clubs’ facilities is very high on its agenda as can be seen by the numerous amenities being inaugurated in different parts of both islands.
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