A new Games Village is being prepared by the private company Emaar-MGF along the east bank of the Yamuna River. The total expenditure of the project is USD 230.7 million. Occupies a total area of 63.5 hectare (158.4 acre), the Games Village is situated near latest architectural venture of Delhi, the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. A low rise medium development with a possible capacity for 8,500 athletes and officials, the Delhi Games Village is going to be majestic. It is assured by a senior official of the DDA that the Games Village will be completed by December 2009.
Wrapped in dense green natural sides, the new villages of commonwealth offer relaxing and soothing environment for the athletes and officials. Athletes and Officials from all sports will reside in this village. These villages are meant to offer smooth and luxurious facility to the athlete. The development is going on in full swing.
Government guarantees that the work on sports venues will be completed by December 2009. The Games Village will be completed by August 2010 and civic infrastructure in phases by September 2010.
