History

In 1996 Junior Cricket Upper Hutt had a dream. The thriving club with over 500 junior members decided that quality indoor cricket practice facilities were required at Trentham Memorial Park. The proposed facility was to be an asset to

The Upper Hut community
Young people and families associated with junior cricket
Other sports and activities in the region were to benefit

Players using the new facilities.

During the six years 1996-2002 an enthusiastic team promoted the dream and gained the support of many individuals and organization in the community. Financial contributions from many community funding agencies as well as individuals resulted in the training centre being opened in November 2002 by the Minister of Sport. The initial ‘seeding grant’ of $100,000 from the Community Trust of Wellington was the key to the success of the project. Without this significant public initial support the project would have foundered.

Before construction.

Laying the foundations.

Starting to take some structure.

Frame complete.

Getting close finishing the shell.