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The Ashes 2013-14: Sydney Cricket Ground’s new stand not yet complete
The Sydney Cricket Ground's (SCG) renovation of the Bradman and Noble stands will not be completed in time for January's fifth Ashes Test, the ground's operators said on Monday.
Published: Nov 04, 2013, 04:28 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 04, 2013, 04:28 PM (IST)
Sports Ground Trust said fans and ground members could expect some temporary facilities in place at Sydney Cricket ground for the final Ashes Test © Getty Images
Sydeny: Nov 4, 2013
The Sydney Cricket Ground’s (SCG) renovation of the Bradman and Noble stands will not be completed in time for January’s fifth Ashes Test, the ground’s operators said on Monday.
The SCG and Sports Ground Trust said fans and ground members could expect some temporary facilities in place at the SCG for the final Ashes Test, beginning on January 3.
“While practical completion for the new stands is expected early in 2014, we are working towards opening the majority of facilities for day one of the Test Match,” the Trust said in an update on the Aus$186 million ($176 million) redevelopment.
All the seating is expected to be in place for the Test beneath the new roof enclosure, a ground spokesman said.
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