Kardinia Park Stadium Trust looks for operator for GMHBA Stadium Cricket Hub

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Kardinia Park Stadium Trust looks for operator for GMHBA Stadium Cricket Hub

October 28, 2022

The Kardinia Park Stadium Trust has advised that it is looking for an operator for the Geelong Cricket Hub, a 5-lane indoor cricket hub being constructed as part of the fifth and final Part of the current redevelopment of the northern end of GMHBA Stadium, the cricket hub is positioned adjacent to the existing Geelong Cricket Club nets with entrance from a new landscaped plaza forming the gateway to the new grandstand.

The new facility has been designed to cater for both elite and community use and will feature:

• 5 lanes including a 20m run-up
• Retractable netting allowing for multi-use including other sporting use, functions and activations
• Ample cricket bag storage space and spectator seating
• Two changerooms with locker storage
• Reception and cafe area
• Office space
• Meeting room
• First aid room
• Operable external walls opening to the adjacent landscaped plaza.

Due for completion in mid-2023, the Centre will be leased to Cricket Victoria by Kardinia Park who in turn will look to appoint a suitably qualified operator and centre manager.

The Trust is now taking expressions of interest for a Cricket Hub Operator who will run the facility.

Click here for more information on the EOI on the Australasian Leisure Management Tenders page.

19th September 2022 - 2022 Indoor Cricket World Cup to be held at Casey Stadium

24th December 2021 - Stage five renovation of Geelong’s Kardinia Park to include indoor training facility

13th August 2021 - Builder appointed to undertake fifth stage expansion of Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium

27th March 2021 - COVID fears sees Brisbane Lions fans told to depart Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium mid game

28th January 2021 - Construction commences on NSW Cricket Centre of Excellence

18th January 2021 - Comment invited on plans for final stage upgrades to Geelong’s Kardinia Park Stadium

9th November 2020 - Victorian Government announces funding for completion of Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium as a 40,000 seat venue

2nd July 2020 - Stephen Gough named Chair of Geelong’s Kardinia Park Stadium Trust

25th October 2019 - Orange Council awards tender for new indoor cricket centre

8th May 2019 - Kardinia Park launches new water station initiative

3rd May 2019 - Kardinia Park Stadium Trust and Geelong FC partner to offer sensory inclusive experience

4th April 2019 - GMHBA Stadium becomes Australia’s first Sensory Inclusive Stadium

21st September 2018 - Labor makes election pledges to upgrade Geelong Performing Arts Centre and GMHBA Stadium

2nd November 2017 - Geelong FC announces GMHBA Stadium naming rights deal

13th November 2013 - Cricket Australia opens new National Cricket Centre in Brisbane

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