No. 1 Sportsground Redevelopment
The extensive redevelopment of the iconic and historic No.1 Sportsground has been completed, solidifying's Newcastle's position as a world-class events city by attracting elite AFL and cricket matches.
The redevelopment included:
- Larger playing field size
- Lighting upgrade
- Installation of a sub-soil irrigation and drainage system
- New sight screens
- New player dug out benches
- Construction of 7 new wickets
- Re-built playing surface
- New concrete bleacher seating
- New oval perimeter fencing
Latest news
- October 2021 - Sport back in action at No.1 Sportsground following $8 million upgrade
- September 2021 - No. 1 Sportsground set to celebrate centenary with a makeover
- September 2020 - Centenary celebrations come early as Newcastle’s No.1 Sportsground upgrade commences
- May 2020 - No. 1 Sportsground set for major revamp
Redevelopment timeline
Timing | Works |
September 2020 | Site establishment by contractor |
November 2020 | Removal of light towers |
November to December 2020 | Bulk earthworks |
January to March 2021 | Blended soil prepared for use on playing field Installation of new drainage |
April to May 2021 | Installation of new irrigation system |
April 2021 | Installation of new light towers |
May to June 2021 | Construction of new cricket wickets |
May to June 2021 | Installation of new playing field perimeter fencing |
July 2021 onwards | New turf laid |
December 2021 | New turf established |
October 2022 | No. 1 Sportsground reopened for use |