We explored this option thoroughly, but renovation would cost nearly as much as rebuilding while still leaving us with an outdated facility. Christchurch City Council has also made rebuilding a requirement of our ground lease.

Approximately $3 million. This has been peer-reviewed by community sports facility experts and will be verified by registered Quantity Surveyors Suckling Stringer.

We're working with Jim the Builder, a trusted local contractor who has generously agreed to an open-book building process and reduced profit margins as their contribution to the project. This model also allows us to tap into the offers of support we have had from other local business owners for building materials and services.

There's a small increase in footprint to accommodate proper facilities, working within the existing site boundaries with full council approval.

Only once we've secured full funding. We're committed to building without debt to ensure long-term sustainability.

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On the current site at St Leonards Square, Sumner. The cricket nets will be relocated within the square.

Training and nighttime games will continue to be held at McCormacks Bay, which is well set up with floodlights for evening use. There’s no intention to install lights over the sports field at St Leonard’s Square.

Absolutely. We're designing this facility to welcome other sporting and recreation groups in the Bays area who need a home. If you’re interested in finding out more about using the facility, please contact Andy Toy at andytoy@xtra.co.nz / 022 171 4250.

Not at all. This is for everyone - from kids just starting out to social players, from competitive teams to casual users. Everyone belongs here.

We won't start building until we have sufficient funds. This protects the community from debt and ensures we can complete the project properly.