In last blog we discussed the different cost heads for the development of Sports ground. Today we will see why sometimes it is a good idea to develop a ground in multiple phases. We will also quickly see the benefits, methodology and disadvantages of the phased development of a sports ground.

While there are many reasons to consider phased development but mostly it is required when the investor/owner faces a challenge in getting the required funding at the onset of the project. Phased development in Sports projects particularly Pay n Play for 5 a side football ground is possible because the phases are sequential in nature i.e. one phase is followed by the other.

Reasons

Phased development might be required due to: –

1. Paucity of funds
2. Paucity of time
3. Unavailability of Resources

Benefits

1. Completing only the revenue earning components – such as sub-base and synthetic football surface – in first phase could make the investment lucrative for the potential lenders or investors
2. Enables the investor/owner to earn revenue from the completed parts of the playground
3. Lower initial investment
4. Development cost of a playground whether it be a 5 a side, or a Badminton ground can be spread over a longer period
5. Enables the owner (or Pay n Play) to respond to the changing market dynamics

Methodology

1. Understand the desired outcome of the playground. Whether the owner is making the ground so that it can be a
   1. Direct source of income e.g. Pay n Play
   2. A source of Indirect Income e.g. a School or College for the purpose of attracting students
   3. Part of Regulatory requirement e.g. For opening a School
   4. Host to a Sports tournament (For instance a school wants to conduct a CBSE or any other tournament)

First phase should achieve the primary outcome of the playground

1. Eliminate any non-essential functionality and push it to the next phase. Understand features of each cost-head and decide whether it is essential for the current phase or can be pushed for the next phase.
2. No compromise is done on the safety of players

As always there are disadvantages which are associated with Phased development

1. Overall cost will become higher than a single phased project
2. Overall development time will be longer

In next blog we will discuss the importance to have a proper plan and design to start construction of a sports ground. We hope you liked this blog. In case you have further questions please do write to me at deo.saurabh@purpleseas.com .