Two major projects in Bau set for year-end opening
BAU (Aug 20): Two landmark projects in Bau—the Bidayuh Cultural Centre and Bau Sports Arena—are nearing completion and expected to be opened to the public by the end of this year.
Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the Bidayuh Cultural Centre has reached 80 per cent completion while the Bau Sports Arena is now 94 per cent complete.
He said both projects, each worth RM9 million, were designed not only to meet the town's growing recreational and social needs but also to support decentralised development across Bau.
On the cultural centre, Henry explained it is envisioned as a mini convention centre to cater to the increasing demand for large event spaces in Bau and nearby areas.
'With just half an hour's drive from Kuching, the centre can serve as an event hub for seminars, conventions, weddings and other functions.
'The main hall can accommodate more than 1,000 people or up to 100 banquet tables, alongside a canteen, meeting rooms, exhibition and gallery space, and a Baruk-inspired landmark structure,' he told a press conference after a site visit.
Henry said the new cultural centre will be owned and managed by Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) and is intended to complement Bau's existing and upcoming facilities, including the Sports Arena, mini stadium, a new district council building, and a RM25 million Bau district education office.
He also pointed out that Bau Civic Centre is no longer sufficient to meet today's needs.
'Nowadays, when people talk about dinners, they mean 100 to 200 tables. The civic centre is too small and not user-friendly with its escalator and lift. The new centre is single-level, more spacious and more convenient,' he said.
On the Bau Sports Arena, he said the project is progressing very well, and will feature three futsal courts, six badminton courts, an open gym, a boxing facility and a multipurpose hall which can also be used for events such as dinners, training or Zumba sessions.
He added the design aims to serve the wider community beyond sports enthusiasts, with a proposed second phase to include a clubhouse to provide family-friendly environment.
The arena, located in Jambusan, will be managed by the Sarawak Sports Corporation, with local employment opportunities expected once it opens.
'This area (Jambusan) is very quiet with little development. By placing this arena here, we bring growth and opportunities to every corner of Bau, not just in one concentrated area,' Henry said. Bau Sports Arena Bidayuh Cultural Centre Henry Harry Jinep landmark
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