Canberra to get cricket-themed boost

Canberra to get cricket-themed boost

Canberra’s tourism, accommodation and events sector is about to receive a major boost with the proposed re-development of Manuka Oval.

“The Manuka Oval makeover will lift crowds as well as increase Canberra’s chances of hosting more major sporting events, including international matches,” said AHA national chief executive Stephen Ferguson.

The $800 million proposal includes upgrades to the current stadium including a moderate increase in capacity, improved media and corporate facilities, upgraded public facilities, improved food and beverage facilities and the creation of more public open space – in short, making it an international-standard facility.

As well as a major commercial and residential development on the surrounding land, the mixed-use precinct will help link Manuka Oval to the Manuka business district and Kingston Foreshore through a multimillion dollar upgrade.

Ferguson said Canberra’s hotel, accommodation and tourism industry believed the proposed upgrade would significantly boost the national capital’s ability to attract major sporting and other events and would complement the significant expansion in accommodation stocks over the past two years.

“Any development that kick-starts the economy to bring more people to Canberra is a win for hospitality and tourism, and the sector is excited to see the proposal become a reality,” said Mr Ferguson.

“It is especially exciting for hospitality businesses in the Manuka and Kingston entertainment districts which will see an increase in hotel occupancy and trading as a result.”

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