Xavier University is set to build the Xavier Sports Complex at its Pueblo campus to strengthen its sports development programs, especially for elementary and high school Ateneans.

In a public consultation and scoping at XU Grade School, XU vice-president for administration Br Noel B Cantago SJ, project manager Engr Noemi A Dacudao and pollution control officer Joel F Francisco addressed the various issues raised by parents, teachers, local government units and the communities residing around the construction site.

“The purpose of this event is to gather your thoughts about the construction of the Xavier Sports Complex and respond to the different issues on sanitation, traffic, noise and others,” Cantago said to the attendees. “We will do our best to address your pre-, during and post-construction concerns.”

The 5-hectare sports complex comprises a gymnasium with over 4,500 seating capacity, semi-Olympic size swimming pool and a race track for training purposes, among others.

XUGS-Pueblo principal Emmanuel G Gomez expressed his excitement on this development project for the basic education community.

“The Xavier Sports Complex is a concrete example that XU aims to meaningfully improve itself especially in providing facilities for its elementary and high school students,” Gomez said.

Details about the start of its construction and expected completion date are still being finalized. A public hearing will be the next step prior to the groundbreaking ceremony.

[Perspectives courtesy of XU – Campus Development Office]