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The mega stadium is the National Stadium of El Salvador, built by a Chinese state-owned company with full financing from the Chinese government, a result of the relations resumed in 2018. The teams work more than 40 meters above the ground, and the stands are progressing, but the project will only be completed in 2027.
The mega stadium of R$ 2.5 billion financed by China, the National Stadium of El Salvador, is closing the perimeter metal structure more than 40 meters above the ground, with the stands and internal systems advancing in parallel, towards the expected delivery in 2027. The information comes from the portal NSC Total, which reported in June the progress of one of the largest infrastructure projects underway in Central America.
The complex arises directly from the rapprochement between El Salvador and the Asian power. The project is budgeted at a total of R$ 2.5 billion, equivalent to US$ 500 million, and is the result of agreements signed between El Salvador and China after the resumption of diplomatic relations in 2018. Therefore, the stadium is being built by a Chinese state-owned company, with full financing from the Asian country’s government, and aims to become a new attraction hub on the continent.
The most challenging stage: metal structure 40 meters above the ground
Aerial images show the most delicate point of the construction. The mega stadium is now advancing in closing the perimeter metal structure, considered one of the most challenging phases of the project, alongside the execution of internal walls and the consolidation of new functional areas. It is the stage where the silhouette of the arena begins to take shape.
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There are multiple systems operating at the same time. Welders, engineers, and heavy machinery operators work more than 40 meters above the ground, in what is described as one of the most modern infrastructures in Central America. In parallel, the parking areas, the stands, and the enormous structural system of the complex are also advancing.
A project of R$ 2.5 billion with delivery scheduled for 2027
The cost gives the dimension of the enterprise. The mega stadium is budgeted at a total of R$ 2.5 billion, an amount that corresponds to US$ 500 million, placing it among the most expensive infrastructure works in the region in recent years. The figure covers everything from the metal structure under construction to other areas of the complex.
The schedule, however, still targets the medium term. The forecast is that the works will be completed in 2027, and until then, the structure continues to advance in stages, such as the metal closure that is underway. The timeline depends on the pace of construction, and the final delivery will only be confirmed with the completion of the work.
Concerts, international events, and football: what the stadium intends to host
The arena was designed to go beyond football matches. Once completed, the mega stadium intends to host large-scale concerts and international events, in addition to games, broadening the type of audience it can attract throughout the year.
El Salvador’s ambition is regional. The country’s plan is to transform the stadium into a new hub of attractions on the continent. For now, however, these uses are just intentions, as the complex is still under construction and not yet operational, delaying any event schedule until after completion.
The partnership with China and full financing
The project is a direct result of diplomatic rapprochement. The complex results from the agreements established between El Salvador and China after the resumption of relations between the two countries in 2018. The stadium is being constructed by a Chinese state-owned company, with full financing from the Chinese government.
The arrangement makes the project a visible example of Chinese presence in the region. Financed and executed by Chinese state agents, the mega stadium adds to the Asian country’s involvement in infrastructure in Latin America. The scale of the project and foreign financing place it among the most significant works in Central America in recent times.
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