Concerns were raised after it was revealed that construction work on the proposed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium had commenced without obtaining mandatory environmental clearance. Environmental groups and civil organisations questioned how preliminary land clearing and access road development were allowed to proceed before the completion and approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), as required under the National Environmental Act.

Hear are some media reports cover that issue

https://www.dailymirror.lk/sports/Environmental-groups-vow-not-to-allow-project-to-proceed-at-same-location/322-333843

https://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/news/mandaitivu-worst-site-for-jaffna-stadium-and-sports-city-633016.html

https://www.themorning.lk/articles/CAcWEP10jCI7uSq8W2p5