MSC Ground nears completion of landmark upgrade

Sep 28, 2025 Sports

The Mackenzie Sports Club Ground

By Rawle Toney

Kaieteur Sports – The Linden community is on the cusp of a sporting revolution as infrastructural works at the historic Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Ground near completion.

Yesterday, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, Chairman of the National Sports Commission Kashif Muhammad, and officials from the Ministry toured the stadium site alongside contractors to assess ongoing works.

According to the Ministry, the project, currently at 80 percent completion, is firmly on schedule and expected to be delivered before the end of 2025.

The redevelopment marks one of the most ambitious sports infrastructure undertakings in Linden’s history, setting the stage for the Region 10 community to re-emerge as a premier hub for athletics and entertainment.

First constructed in 1956, the MSC Ground has long been a cultural and sporting landmark in Region 10 and Guyana.

Minister Ramson noted that the ground’s transformation is modeled after the design of the Guyana National Stadium at Providence, including a sophisticated underground drainage system.

Minister Charles Ramson Jr, along with Engineer Sherwin Moore during their inspection of the MSC Ground in Linden.

One of the marquee features of the redevelopment is the installation of international-standard stadium lights, an investment estimated between $360 million and $370 million.

This ensures that the MSC Ground will not only rival facilities across the Caribbean but also enable Linden to host night-time fixtures at both regional and international levels, as it did in the past before it deteriorated. New stands, equipped with bucket seats, will also enhance the spectator experience.

The project, which began in 2022, represents a cornerstone of the government’s wider drive to modernize Guyana’s sporting infrastructure. When completed, the MSC Ground will stand as one of three world-class sports facilities in the country, adding momentum to Guyana’s growing reputation as a destination for major sporting events.

Crucially, while the final bill for the Linden upgrade is still being tallied, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has stressed that the completed project will cost significantly less than the controversial Durban Park facility, which absorbed over $1.3 billion under the previous APNU/AFC administration.

That venue, now deteriorating and largely unused, has become a stark reminder of mismanaged investments. By contrast, the MSC Ground is being hailed as a carefully planned and functional development with lasting value.
In earlier reports, engineers revealed that the underground works, valued at approximately $200 million, mirror the state-of-the-art systems installed at Providence. These include catchment basins, herringbone layouts, and perforated piping to ensure optimal drainage and long-term durability.

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