A corner of Bac Giang Sport Stadium. The stadium opened on September 1. — Photo Thuy Dung

Bac Giang Province on September 1 officially opened a provincial indoor sport stadium in Dinh Ke Ward inDinh Tri Commune in Bac Giang City.

The 2.8ha project has investment capital of over VND750 billion (US$32.36 million) and consists of a stadium that has a capacity of nearly 5,000 spectators, a square, elevated walkways and an outdoor water tank.

The project, which provides a place for indoor sport games that meets SEA Games standards, is an architectural highlight of Bac Giang Citys urban landscape.

To create the impressive project, modern technologies were used in construction and lighting. For the first time in Viet Nam, a stadium at the national level is using an Internet of Things-based intelligent lighting system.

Designed and installed by Dien Quang Lamp JSC, the intelligent lighting system is programmed to provide suitable lights fordifferent kinds of sport competitions. It also complies with Viet Nam's lighting standards for sports.

Compared to conventional lighting, the smart lighting solution saves more than 50 per cent of power consumption, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. — VNS