What is going to happen to Newlands Rugby Stadium?
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The famous Newlands rugby stadium in Cape Town will be placed on the market in a sealed bidding process, SA Rugby announced on Thursday. Newlands was left vacant when the Stormers and Western Province relocated to the Cape Town Stadium in Green Point last year, ending a 130-year association with the iconic ground.
What is the oldest rugby stadium in South Africa?
Newlands
So, here are a few interesting things you should know about Newlands: At 123 years old, it is the oldest rugby stadium in South Africa and the second-oldest rugby stadium in the world. The Western Province Rugby Football Union made the decision to buy the ground on which the stadium now stands in 1888.
How old is Newlands Stadium?
132Newlands Rugby Stadium / Age (c. 1890)
Is Newlands going to be demolished?
The traditional home of South African rugby, and one of the oldest rugby stadiums in the world, is about to face the wrecking ball, having hosted its final game before demolition.
What are they building at Newlands cricket ground?
Cape Town – An R800 million investment in the new Newlands Cricket Ground Precinct will include mixed-use business, university sports campuses and restaurants at the iconic stadium and one of the oldest in the country.
What is being built at Newlands cricket ground?
Newlands is getting an R800 million facelift which will shift primary revenue models away from match days. A new commercial precinct, featuring offices, restaurants, and shops, will occupy 25,000m². Sanlam Life Insurance Limited is the majority investor, pumping over R400 million into the mixed-use development.
How big is Newlands Stadium?
51,900 people
The Newlands Stadium, referred to as DHL Newlands for sponsorship reasons, is located in Cape Town, South Africa. The stadium has a capacity of 51,900 people, but is not an all-seater venue. Various sports teams use the stadium as their home base, including: Stormers in Super Rugby.
What is the capacity of Newlands rugby stadium?
51,900Newlands Rugby Stadium / Capacity
What is the capacity of Newlands cricket stadium?
25,000Newlands Cricket Ground / Capacity