Infrastructure upgrades in sport landscape

GEORGE NEWS - George Municipality's Sports Division is actively undertaking a series of capital projects across various facilities, ensuring the city maintains its leading role in regional sports development.

These strategic upgrades are designed to enhance player experience, improve spectator comfort, and provide world-class facilities for both local athletes and visiting teams.

"Investing in our sports infrastructure is not just about bricks and mortar; it's about investing in our people and our future," says Councillor Melvin Roelfse, MMC for Social Development, Libraries, Sport and Customer Care.

"George is a hub for sports in the Garden Route, and by providing modern, well-maintained facilities, we are creating opportunities for our youth, supporting local clubs, and attracting major events that boost our local economy. These upgrades are vital for nurturing talent, promoting healthy lifestyles, and solidifying George's reputation as a top-tier sporting destination in the region."

Key projects and their progress

Outeniqua Stadium

Main Pavilion and Admin Block Upgrade: A R490,000 project to enhance the main pavilion and administration block is nearing completion, set for June 2025.
B-Field Improvements: Installation of new lights and rugby posts on the B-field is currently underway.
Stairs and Decking: New stairs and decking have been completed.
Office and Storage Upgrades: Enhancements to office and storage facilities are in progress, with completion expected by June 30, 2025.

Rosemoor Stadium & Synthetic Track

Indoor Arena Restoration: The Rosemoor Indoor Arena has undergone a comprehensive restoration and is now completed.
Synthetic Track (Phases 1 & 2): Practical completion has been achieved for the R25,973,941 synthetic track, including fencing and spectator seating for 432 people. An official opening date will be announced soon.

Rosemoore Synthetic Track: steel pavillions

Parkdene Sportsgrounds (CRR)

Crowd Control Fencing: A R980,000 investment in crowd control fencing has been completed, enhancing safety and management.

Uniondale Dorpsveld Pavilion

Pavilion Adjustment: The pavilion has been upgraded with the installation of four new 36-seater sections, a project valued at R447,529 (adjusted) and now completed.

George Sports Club Roof Replacement

A significant R1,646,000 project to replace the roof of the George Sports Club is currently in progress and slated for completion by June 2025.

Replacement of asbestors roof at the George Sport Club.

Zone 9 Sports Ground Upgrade

Fencing and Gates: The upgrade of fencing and gates has been completed.
Future Development: A partnership agreement is being finalised with an NPO for the construction of a new 5-a-side occer facility.

Thembalethu Facility Upgrade (R1,350,000)

Netball Court Construction & Fencing: Construction of a new netball court and associated fencing is in progress.
Netball Court Resurfacing: Resurfacing of the existing netball court is underway, with completion anticipated by June 30, 2025.

Netball court resurfacing underway in Thembalethu.

Lawaaikamp Sports Ground

Steel Structure Pavilion: A four-steel structure pavilion, valued at R460,000, has been completed as part of a sports development project.
Crowd Control & Drainage (R530,000 Adjusted): A new crowd control fence and gate have been completed. Subsoil drainage has been installed, and two new sets of goalposts are set for completion by June 30, 2025.

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