Transformation completed of Shaw Road component of Queensland’s National Cricket Campus

Stages 1A and B of the two-stage $18.3 million National Cricket Campus in the Brisbane suburb of Kalinga have been completed and are now open with Queensland Cricket Chief Executive, Terry Svenson noting this transformation is “a game changer for cricket.”

The new facility offers a state-of-the-art pavilion, new turf and wickets on three ovals, 16 turf practice wickets and nets, lighting, car parking and improved public facilities.

The world class facilities will be used by elite teams for training and games, while becoming the nation’s premier venue for state, national and youth championships.

Svenson added “the work completed so professionally here will positively impact all players who utilise it in the years ahead.

“From the young boys and girls in the community enjoying their first Woolworths T20 Blast experience under lights through to the Australian men’s and women’s teams preparing for international series’ and tournaments.

“Queensland Cricket congratulates the Federal Government, Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council for sharing in the vision, and thanks to all the stakeholders who worked so efficiently to deliver a world-class training and playing facility in Brisbane.

The Queensland Government has invested $7 million in the National Cricket Campus, which has also seen contributions from Queensland Cricket, Cricket Australia, Norths, the Federal Government and Brisbane City Council.

Queensland Minister for Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs and Member for Nudgee Leanne Linard said the project would spark a cricketing renaissance in Brisbane’s northern suburbs with world-class facilities and coaching.

Minister Linard advised “The Shaw Road precinct at Kalinga has been totally transformed.

“What’s really exciting is that it will become the home of women’s cricket in Australia with fantastic indoor and outdoor facilities accessible all year.

“The facilities will also be used by the wider community, encouraging greater participation including being used by approximately an additional 20 junior and female teams.”

Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the completed works, led by Hutchinson Builders, supported 300 tradie jobs.

“These sites will be melting pots for the best coaches, administrators and sports scientists, all pooling their resources to develop cricketing talent.

“The campus will enable Queensland to continue its long tradition of producing sporting champions, while encouraging more people to play the game.”

Northern Suburbs District Cricket Association President Paul Keller said the milestone represented a new beginning for Norths noting “This project will reinvigorate local cricket in Brisbane.

“The facilities will change the game for Premier and Community cricket in Queensland significantly.

“We are extremely proud of the project and congratulate all our partners for their help in getting the facilities completed.”

Work will start on Stage 2, at Allan Border field this month and includes five new international wickets, an extended boundary, terrace seating, an electronic scoreboard, new lighting, change rooms and high-performance offices, with completion scheduled for May 2022.