Hampshire Cricket is delighted to announce that work has begun on the first phase of development at The Rose Bowl.

The two projects, which are running concurrently, include the installation of twenty new turnstiles and a perimeter fence, as well as the relocation of 88 trees from around the site.  

The turnstile and fencing installation is a requirement of The Rose Bowl’s designation under the Safety at Sports Grounds Act 1975, and will enable more efficient access to the stadium. The work started on Monday 16th February and is anticipated to be completed for Hampshire’s first competitive game against Worcestershire on Wednesday 15th April in the LV County Championship.

Work has also started on the relocation of 88 London Plane trees which currently lie in areas which will become construction sites when the new stands are built.   A number of the trees are being relocated to form an avenue either side of the circulation road with the remainder being transferred to a “holding nursery” on Botley Road.  All trees will be brought back to site and replanted in spring 2011 once the development of the stadium is complete.

The work is being carried out by a specialist contractor Civic Trees, using a piece of machinery known as a tree spade. This work also commenced on Monday 16th February and is anticipated to be complete by Friday 6th March.

Chris Egelstaff, Rose Bowl plc Operations Director said: 
“This is the first stage of an exciting series of development phases.  The work to carefully relocate the trees is essential in order for the major works to commence later in the year.  The construction of the turnstiles and perimeter fence are part of the designation of the ground under the Safety at Sports Ground Act 1975 as required by the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS). This will mean that the look of the ground and the way it operates will change in many ways but I’m sure that our members and other spectators at first class cricket will appreciate the measures we are taking to ensure The Rose Bowl continues to develop as a professional and modern venue.”     

Group Managing Director, Glenn Delve added:
“After so much ground work and years of planning, it is tremendous to see a meaningful start to the further development of The Rose Bowl.”

 

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