Work on final stage of ‘National Cricket Campus’ facility commences

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(L to R) Cr Greg Adermann, Trevor Evans MP and Queensland Minister Stirling Hinchliffe pose for a turning of the sod photo during the Allan Border Field Redevelopment at Allan Border Field on July 22, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images through Cricket Australia)

By SAT Sports Desk

MELBOURNE, 22 July 2021: Work on the final stage of the world-class National Cricket Campus facility in Brisbane has commenced with an official sod-turning ceremony today ahead of the redevelopment of the Allan Border Field precinct this year.

The redevelopment of the precinct, Stage C of the project that includes work on both the Allan Border Field and Ray Lindwall Oval, will commence this month (July 2021) and follows the successful completion last year (2020) of the first two stages at the Shaw Road home of Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club at nearby Kalinga.

The Campus comprises three stages across the Shaw Road Redevelopment (Stages A & B) and the Allan Border Field Precinct Redevelopment (Stage C). It will provide facilities that can be utilized by international, national, and state teams, pathway programs, and community cricket clubs.

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It also encompasses the Bupa National Cricket Centre at Albion which sits adjacent to Allan Border Field.

As Australian Cricket’s leading national infrastructure project, the $18.8 million project is supported by the Australian and Queensland Governments, Brisbane City Council, Cricket Australia, Queensland Cricket, and Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club.

Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia’s Chief Executive Officer says, “This is another significant milestone on the way to completing a vital piece of national infrastructure that will have wide-ranging, positive impacts throughout our sport, from our national squads through to community level.”

Queensland construction firm Hutchinson Builders has been appointed as the principal contractor to complete Stage C after successfully delivering Stages A and B at Shaw Road.

The scope of works for the redeveloped Allan Border Field will see the expansion of the oval on the eastern side, while the revamped precinct will see new off-field facilities, improved drainage, terrace seating, and the installation of an electric scoreboard.

The upgrade will include five new training pitches as part of the refurbishment of the Ray Lindwall Oval as well as the expansion of the Allan Border Field center block to include additional pitches.

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Photo- Getty Images via Cricket Australia.

As occurred at Shaw Road, there will be different soil types included in the training pitches and center block to enable ground staff to prepare pitches that replicate conditions in other states and countries.

While Allan Border Field is under redevelopment until May 2022, the three fields and training pitches at Shaw Road will be employed to service playing and training requirements for Australia, Queensland, and community clubs.

Hon Trevor Evans MP, Federal Member for Brisbane says, ” Brisbane is increasingly seen as the home of cricket in Australia. But this project is exciting not only for the city but for the entire cricket community around the country.

“I’m proud to have delivered $7 million in funding from the Australian Government to help make this project happen, and it is fantastic to see it now coming to fruition,” Mr. Evans said.

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Neeraj Nanda

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