Varanasi Smart City Project

Project Overview

One of the current high-end products of the sports infrastructure in Varanasi is the FIH-Certified Hockey Turf Fields at UP College, which are part of the Varanasi Smart City project. The project idea was based on the need to become strong in hockey facilities, conducting professional level training and hosting events to compete with the overall Smart City plan.

The concept to realize the project was based on the idea of providing the FIH-compliant playing conditions which would facilitate the organization of training programs, competitions and development of talents as well as consistency with the Smart City vision of building inclusive and high-quality publicly available sports facilities.

Project Objectives

• To construct an international performance standard FIH certified hockey turf field.
• To fund professional training and competitive hockey games.
• To encourage the hockey among the students and the local young people.
• To incorporate the modern sports infrastructure as a part of the Smart City development program.
• To design a long lasting low-serviceable facility that is to be used extensively.

Market Leading Characteristics and Features

• International-standard hockey field certified by FIFA.
• Turf synthetic hockey turf that is designed and used in competitions.
• Developed water-based turf system with optimal ball velocity and overall surface action.
• Most modern drainage and level system that guarantees a stable performance.
• Astro decorations are made to facilitate training, tournaments, and normal sporting activities.

Materials Used and Technical Highlights

• Synthetic turf system of FIH approved hockey.
• Base layers that are designed to be very precise so that the ball rolls and the speed will be consistent.
• Surface consistency drainage and irrigation system.
• Materials that are durable, weather and low-maintenance.
• Building was in line with long term sustainability and efficiency.

Construction Strategy & Implementation

• Complex site evaluation in an operational educational campus.
• Close planning to reduce the interference of academic and sporting activities.
• Compliance with the technical guidelines and certification with the FIH.
• Quality inspection with every base construction and turf installation and system integrations.

Player and Local Community Advantages

• Offers training facilities of international standard in hockey players.
• Promotes district, state and national level hockey tournaments.
• Increases sports education and development among the young people.
• Promotes frequent involvement in organized sports activities.
• Improves the image of Varanasi as a promising sporting destination.

Project Schedule and completion

• Duration of entire project: 7 months.
• Project Implemented in the accepted Smart City scheme.
• Launched and operationalized successfully.

Unique / Noteworthy Aspects

• Mathematical background Developed within the Varanasi Smart City Mission.
• Facility in the service of the professional development of hockey, based on facilities certified by FIFA.
• Integrated international level turf system on water.
• Invests in the city uplifting sports facilities in the long term.

Project Impact

The FIH Hockey Turf Fields at UP College have enhanced the quality of infrastructure in hockey in Varanasi to a large extent. The project advocates athlete training and development, professional sports, and social participation and fits perfectly with the Smart City vision of sustainable urban development.