Kingston, 27 February 2025 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has said that the resurfacing of the running track, now underway at the National Stadium, is on schedule.

“We’re on track based on the work plan and the timelines that have been established,” said the Minister after visiting the facility at Independence Park this (Wednesday) afternoon and having discussions with representatives of Rekortan, which has been engaged to resurface the track.

The Minister received the assurances of the Rekortan Vice President for the North American region, Doug Stone.

Minister Grange said: “The team that’s here from Rekortan, which includes the vice president, they’re very confident that they will complete the work in time for Champs. They showed me the work plan, walked me through it, indicated some of the issues that exist on the ground. They said they have found some areas where they have to cut out and treat. They’ll work day and night so that the schedule that has been worked out — we will meet those deadlines.”

Minister Grange said the Rekortan team, in collaboration with the team at Independence Park Limited, has been working.

“They’ve washed the track, they’re gonna wash it again. They are doing the scope right now, looking at areas, special areas, that will need special treatment.”

Minister also sought to address concerns that the proposed CONCACAF Champions Cup game on March 13 at the National Stadium could affect the resurfacing of the running track.

“The date for the football is also a part of the [work] plan, so they’ve factored that in which means that it will not affect the work going on.”
The Minister Grange said she was satisfied that the work will be completed as scheduled barring acts of God.

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