Bellerive Oval lights up

Tuesday, 2 March 2010

The twenty/20 match held on the 21 February between Australia and the West Indies was the first international cricket game to be played under Bellerive Oval's recently installed lights, marking the start of a new era for Tasmania’s iconic ground.

Four new 56 metre high light towers were installed at Bellerive Oval allowing for night games of Aussie Rules and cricket to become regular fixtures on Australia's sporting calendar.

The installation of the towers was a jointly funded project, with the Tasmanian Government contributing $2.85 million, the Tasmanian Cricket Association providing $100,000 and the remaining $2 million provided under the Regional and Community Infrastructure Program, a key element of the Australian Government’s Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan.

In total 50 jobs were supported during the installation of the lights and the community is likely to benefit further with the possibility of more world class events being held at the Oval.

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