The Provincial Government is currently monitoring the development of the infrastructure project in the province of Zambales, particularly the Zambales Sports Complex Track and Football Stadium in the Capitol Town of Iba.

The said inspection is to ensure that all pending infrastructure projects will be completed on time, with Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. citing the success of the preparation for the 33rd Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree in the town of Botolan.

Provincial Engineering Office (PEO) consultant Engr. Domingo Mariano and Provincial Sports and Development Office (PSDO) Jade D. Ballesteros accompanied the governor during the inspection, ensuring proper implementation, quality, and following the standards set to all projects.

Ebdane said that even though the Provincial Government thoroughly prepared for the international jamboree, the local government will continue to ensure that all infrastructure projects are completed properly to further benefit the people of Zambales.

The Zambales Sports Complex Track and Football Stadium has an allotted budget of P500-million that was under the contract of St. Gerrard Construction Gen. Contractor & Development Corp., one of the firms blacklisted by the national government.

Engr. Mariano said Governor Ebdane has since ordered the termination of contracts after the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) revoked St. Gerrard’s license on 2 September 2025.

The facility, designed to rival the New Clark City Stadium, covers 34,000 square meters with a seating capacity of 20,000. Construction started in December 2024 and is 46.85 percent complete. Ebdane assured that the project will be completed and up to par with international standards.

In addition to the track and field oval, the complex has an Olympic-size swimming pool, football field, two tennis courts, a multipurpose gymnasium, and a dormitory/ hotel building.

A new track and football stadium designed to international standards is currently under construction and is a major provincial project.

Due to ongoing construction, the complex is currently listed as temporarily closed. Once open, public access and hours may be subject to change based on events or national athlete training schedules.