Hagley Oval improvements under way

Work can starts on re-shaping Hagley’s grassed embankment Media release, with thanks, from Christchurch City Council A section of Hagley Oval’s grassed embankment is being fenced off so that work can start on re-shaping it. The work is being completed to optimise venue capacity by creating a more efficient area for spectators. The embankment reshaping is within the resource consent for Hagley Oval and the Council has budgeted for the work in its 2017-18 Annual Plan. Site management plans are in place and Council staff have met with representatives of Hands off Hagley and the Civic Trust to discuss the…

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Pitch perfect for Hagley Oval turf management team

The Hagley Oval Turf Management team have carried off the major gong in New Zealand Cricket’s Pitch of the Year Awards.   The Christchurch-based team were judged responsible for preparing the International Pitch of the Year on the basis of players reports, match official reports and other feedback collated through the 2016-17 season.   NZC’s GM Grounds and Facilities, Ian McKendry said Hagley Oval consistently delivered high quality surfaces for tests against Pakistan and Bangladesh, and for the ODIs against Bangladesh and South Africa.   “It’s been a challenging year for cricket turf managers across New Zealand with significant rainfall…

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Building the Perfect Team

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Southern Excellence Awards Winners

 Property Council’s inaugural South Island regional awards winners have been announced in a spectacular sold-out event in Christchurch. Property Council Meridian Energy Southern Excellence Awards recognised seven category winners at the Air Force Museum tonight. Hagley Oval Development, Southbase Construction, Athfield Architects & Team have taken out the The Buchan Group Urbans Design and Architectural Merit Award.

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Radio Sport Interview with Lee Robinson, Canterbury Cricket Trust Chairman

On day three (28 December 2014) of the first cricket test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, Malcolm Jordan of Radio Sport speaks to chairman of the Canterbury Cricket Trust, Lee Robinson, at Hagley Oval. Click on the link below to listen to the interview reflecting on the process to establish Christchurch’s new cricket facility and what the future holds.  

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Hagley Oval Pavilion installs it’s crowning glory

Hagley Oval Pavilion installs it’s crowning glory This week marked a significant milestone in the development of Hagley Oval with the completion of the    roof for the new Hagley Oval Pavilion. The floating tensile roof, which sees 2.5 tonnes of fabric being put into place, will cover the pavilion which remains on schedule for completion in September. The pavilion project is being delivered by the Canterbury Cricket Trust on behalf of Canterbury Cricket. Trust chairman Lee Robinson said, “The roof is a culmination of many months of hard work and its completion marks a key milestone in the development…

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