During an on-site visit, the Mayor and members of the Andisheh City Council reviewed the progress of the “Saraye Banoo” cultural, sports, and recreational complex — a multifunctional facility set to become one of the city’s most significant dedicated spaces for women.
During the inspection, the execution details, construction quality, and safety standards were assessed, and various sections — including sports halls, educational spaces, the library, and welfare services — were examined closely. According to the established schedule, the project will be ready for inauguration by the end of the year upon completion of the final construction stages, and it is expected to play a key role in enhancing women’s social activities.
Saraye Banoo”: A Major Leap in Andisheh’s Cultural and Sports Infrastructure
Behrouz Kaviani, Mayor of Andisheh, explained during his visit to the Saraye Banoo project that this women-focused complex is the result of a comprehensive study across cultural, athletic, educational, welfare, and service-oriented domains—studies that, he emphasized, provided a solid foundation for defining the spaces and functions of the project and ensured a precise execution process.
He stated that from the very outset, the project moved forward with proper planning and with authorization from the City Council. By accelerating the implementation process and avoiding administrative delays—particularly given that this complex has long been regarded as a pressing need for residents, especially women in Andisheh—the city witnessed a notable increase in efficiency and speed of progress.
Highlighting the diversity of functions, the mayor noted that the complex includes women-exclusive sports facilities, a dedicated women’s library, a kindergarten, an art gallery, educational sections, and various cultural amenities. All these spaces, he said, have been designed based on the consultant’s recommendations and prior studies.
Kaviani expressed hope that the project would be inaugurated by the end of the year, during the current municipal administration, and placed at the disposal of residents. He underscored the complex’s particular importance for women living in Phases 2 and 3 of Andisheh, noting that its accessible location would meet a significant portion of their needs.
He further stated that, as in previous terms, efforts have been made to ensure a fair distribution of facilities across different phases of the city, as equal access to municipal services is both a demand and an expectation of residents—and an obligation that the municipality is committed to fulfilling.
Kaviani added that while the city is currently facing liquidity constraints, the municipal administration has pursued asset optimization and investment strategies rather than issuing large volumes of new permits. A major share of project funding, he explained, is now generated through these mechanisms—a policy that preserves the city’s master and detailed plans while preventing unregulated land sales and protecting Andisheh’s architectural and urban fabric.
The mayor thanked municipal managers, contractors, consultants, and project staff for their cooperation in advancing the city’s development initiatives. He noted that Saraye Banoo is among the projects capable of playing a meaningful role in reducing social harm, as it is fundamentally built upon a blend of educational, cultural, and sports services.
He concluded by stating that with the completion of the projects currently underway, Andisheh will experience a significant increase in its sports, educational, cultural, service, and green-space capacities—an outcome that directly addresses public concerns regarding the preservation and improvement of urban quality of life.
Saraye Banoo”: A Social Achievement of Andisheh’s Sixth Municipal Administration
Morteza Bahrami, Chairman of the Andisheh City Council, explained during the visit that from the Council’s perspective, the projects that were studied and initiated at the beginning of the sixth administrative term have now reached completion one after another—and the Saraye Banoo complex stands as one of the most prominent among them.
He noted that this project, carried out with the cooperation of the mayor, the technical team, the design consultant, and the contractor, has been implemented at a level that now clearly reflects the results of several years of sustained effort, with its final stages progressing according to schedule.
Bahrami stated that this complex is not merely a cultural, athletic, or educational structure; rather, it should be regarded as a “social infrastructure facility”—a type of urban structure that enables the formation of healthy and organized social interactions among citizens and therefore plays a significant role in enhancing the quality of urban life.
He explained that Saraye Banoo has been designed exclusively for women and strategically located to ensure convenient access for female residents of Phases 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Andisheh.
Bahrami further expressed his appreciation to the Mayor of Andisheh, the members of the City Council, the project manager, Engineer Seyed Morteza Pourrezavi, and the technical teams involved. He added that consistent planning and adherence to commitments have ensured that the complex will be ready for operation on schedule, and the municipal administration hopes to witness its official inauguration in the near future.
Advancing the “Saraye Banoo” Project Through Technical and Managerial Collaboration
Morteza Pourrezavi, the project manager and CEO of Pol Sakhteman TakSazan Company, stated that from the very first day of implementation, the cooperation of the municipality and the support of the technical and financial departments have played a decisive role in the project’s progress.
He explained that without this backing, bringing the project to its current stage would not have been possible, noting that all teams involved have remained fully committed over the past two years. Pourrezavi expressed hope that the final phases will also be completed successfully and that the end result will be a source of pride for the city of Andisheh.
90% Progress Achieved in the “Saraye Banoo” Project
Ehsan Izadi, Deputy for Technical and Urban Development of Andisheh Municipality, stated at the beginning of the visit that the complex has been designed in seven blocks, five of which are now fully ready for operation.
He added that the entrance block is still undergoing final completion, while the amphitheater block, along with another cultural block, is in the final stages of detailed execution and is expected to become operational within the next two months as planned.
According to Izadi, the main outdoor area of the project has reached nearly 80% physical progress based on recent inspections, raising hopes that the entire complex will be completed by February 11, coinciding with the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations. He noted that the green spaces and planting zones have already been prepared and related operations are actively ongoing.
The deputy further explained that current activities are largely concentrated in the outdoor area. With the main construction work completed, the execution teams are now focused on installing amphitheater equipment, preparing the sports facilities, and completing technical details—tasks that have now progressed to more than 85–90%.
Izadi stated that the project covers roughly 8,000 square meters of floor area, divided into seven blocks: sports, cultural, educational, gallery, restaurant, cinema, and library. He emphasized that all spaces have been designed according to the specific standards required for each function and have now reached a stage where they can be prepared for final commissioning.
