Manenberg Sports Ground transformed with R20 million facelift
Manenberg Sports Ground unveils new astro turf as part of a R20 million upgrade, enhancing facilities for local athletes.
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Seven years ago, the City’s Recreation and Parks Department vowed to inject a total of R19.3 million into various sports facilities across the metro, and now they have delivered with a R20 million upgrade to Manenberg’s “The Green’s Sports Ground.”
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially handed over the newly-upgraded Manenberg Sports Ground to the community this week together with Councillor Francine Higham, Mayco Member for Community Services and Health and Ward Councillor Deidre de Vos.
The sports ground underwent a major facelift which includes a full-size astro turf field plus two five-a-side pitches, and fields are equipped with floodlights for evening matches.
According to the city, further upgrades include the construction of two Weather-Flex multi-purpose courts and a warm-up running track, internal roads and hard surfaces, the installation of outdoor gym equipment, timber and steel play equipment, new signage, fencing and lighting.
Construction took place during an 18-month period with a total project cost of around R20 million.
Mayor Hill-Lewis explained the processes and the deliverance to the community: “It was a joy to check out these newly-upgraded sports facilities which are set to help young people in Manenberg develop their talents and reach their full sporting potential.
“Top-class sports facilities like these hold priceless value for communities, showing the impact of Cape Town’s SA-record infrastructure investments, 75% of which directly benefit lower-income households,’
"The Greens Sports Ground is a place of belonging, safety and pride for Manenberg."
Higham said thus far residents have taken care of the facility with no reports of vandalism.
“The upgrade also included fencing, lighting, and landscaping improvements, making the area safer, more accessible and welcoming for all,” she detailed.
The upgrades have also been welcomed by the Manenberg Local Football Association (LFA).
The City added that over the next three years, communities will benefit from various sports and recreation facility upgrades.
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