Prime Minister turns sod at Hagley Oval

Prime Minister John Key officially marked the upgrade of Hagley Oval in Christchurch with a sod turning ceremony on Tuesday the 17th December 2013.  The Hagley Oval Pavilion is expected to be finished by September next year. A grass embankment will also be built up around the cricket pitch before the ground hosts three matches in the 2015 Cricket World Cup.  In August this year, the Environment Court gave the green light to plans to develop Hagley Oval as an international cricket oval.

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Hagley Oval Redevelopment by Athfield Architects

The widespread support from the Canterbury and New Zealand’s cricket community for adopting and adapting Hagley Oval is well-founded. The benefit of developing at the existing established ground and facility at Hagley Park is clear, and the Oval’s central location makes it ideal. A central location is superb for both game and city. The accessibility and convenience of a central location encourages ongoing support and enthusiasm for the game, while features and attractions within a city, such as an international cricket ground, contribute to the city’s overall personality, culture and appeal.

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