Strange are the ways of the Surat Municipal Corporation. Almost a week after the SMC got the newly-constructed Adajan sports complex inaugurated by CM Narendra Modi with much fanfare last week, it is yet to be thrown open to public. Delay on the part of authorities in finalising the fee structure and other regulations is said  to be responsible for depriving citizens from using the complex.

The sports complex was developed at Adajan at a cost of Rs2.60 crore to provide quality sports facilities to citizens. It has tennis, volleyball and badminton courts, a skating ring, walking and jogging tracks, a gymnasium and multi-activity room, among other facilities.

Soon after the complex was dedicated to people by Modi, the complex was closed again, and is yet to be opened for public. And, if sources are to be believed, it might take quite some time before citizens get an opportunity to use the facilities at the complex.

Sources in SMC said that many works in the complex are yet to be completed. “The track and flooring of skating ring are yet to be completed, and so are some of the rooms. The pool table and other sporting equipments are also not available. The complex can be used only after all these are in place,” a top official said, requesting anonymity. He blamed the haste in inauguration for the current situation.