Impovements to Arnos Vale Inevitable
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March 24, 2006

Impovements to Arnos Vale Inevitable

Even if the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Cricket World Cup was not to be held in the Caribbean from March 2007, the Arnos Vale Playing Field had to be upgraded. And the measures being implemented to secure the compound would have been needed in any case. {{more}}

International standards had to be attained. Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves pointed that out on a tour of the Arnos Vale Playing Field last Monday.

The groundwork is in progress for restoration, estimated to cost $30M.

Diversion of the river, which has provided more space for construction of a double decker stand, work on a Media Centre, Players’ pavilion, as well as sea-defences form part of the refurbishing exercise.

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