At least M30 million will be used for the renovation of eastern and western wings of Setsoto stadium starting in February next year.

Responding to questions in the National Assembly on Thursday, the Minister of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation, Mrs. 'Mathabiso Lepono, said the renovation is expected to end by December 2008 if there are no disruptions.

'The renovation does not include other northern and southern wings of the stadium, where steel seats had been erected, since that part is still on planning stage,' she highlighted.

The Minister pointed out that the resurfacing of artificial work currently going on at Setsoto does not have anything to do with the soccer world cup in 2010.

She said it is being carried out by a Netherlands company, which was awarded tender by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) in collaboration with LEFA.

Mrs. Lepono noted that the artificial turf is made of nylon imported from Greece.

"And that it was expected to last for six weeks, but due to heavy rains, the work might be delayed a bit", she said.

The Minister was responding to questions asked by Member of Parliament representing All Basotho Convention (ABC), Mrs. Mabuo Kojoana, who requested the house to be briefed on the proposed date of ongoing work at Setsoto stadium.

She also wanted to know the contractor, who won the tender, the amount of money to be paid and whether or not the project will be completed ahead of the 2010 soccer world cup.

Source: LENA 16/11/2007