Redevelopment of Oval Cricket Ground

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Historic cricket ground's future secured

Plans to redevelop part of England' oldest cricket Test ground have been given the go-ahead.

Lambeth Council approved a new stand which will increase capacity at The Oval in Kennington, south London, to 23,000.

Local residents had objected to the scheme for the Vauxhall Road End, saying increasing its height would spoil the area.

Surrey County Cricket Club, who play their home games at there, argued the ground would lose international fixtures without the extra seating.

But the council rejected their complaint and work will now begin in the winter.

It is hoped that the work will now be completed in time for the 2005 Ashes Test against Australia.

The Oval hosted England's first Test match, against Australia, 123 years ago.

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Published: 2003/06/25 07:43:21 GMT
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