DILI, TIMOR-LESTE – [Insert Date of Release] – The Timor-Leste Cricket Board (TLCB) today announced the strategic allocation of a vast 40,000 square meter plot for the development of a comprehensive National Sports and Community Complex, centered around the growth of cricket in the nation.
The blueprint details a multi-faceted facility designed not only to meet international cricket standards but also to serve broader community needs.
At the heart of the complex will be the Main ICC Standard Cricket Ground, spanning 14,000 sq m (35% of the total area), which will include essential spectator amenities and a pavilion. Complementing this will be a Practice Cricket Ground covering 5,000 sq m.
Significantly, the plan dedicates 8,000 sq m (20%) to a New Round Ground, flexible space large enough to accommodate an international-sized athletics track or a major sports oval, catering to diverse national sports needs.
“This is a transformative vision for Timor-Leste,” stated a TLCB representative. “We are not just building a cricket ground; we are establishing a core community asset.”
The complex will feature vital infrastructure including a School Complex (4,000 sq m), a Hotel & Restaurant (3,000 sq m) to support tourism and large events, and a Hospital (3,000 sq m). Furthermore, 1,500 sq m is reserved for smaller courts for 34 other sports activities. The remaining land is allocated for essential roads, circulation, and green buffers.
The TLCB emphasized that this development will be a cornerstone for sports education, community well-being, and national sporting events.