Cricket Clubhouse and Field Renovation

in progress

The cricket clubhouse and pitch are a component of the Downtown Ajax Sports Campus. The Town has seen an uptake in the interest of cricket due to our growing and diverse population, and this site is the only location in Ajax with a cricket pitch and field. The existing infrastructure, including the field, wicket, site features (including parking lot) and clubhouse, is at the end of its useful life, is inaccessible, and requires replacement as part of the Town’s asset management planning. The Clubhouse has not undergone any significant renovation since its construction in 1980. The roof and roof structure require replacement, as well as the interior fitups like the change rooms, washrooms, and kitchen. The facility does not meet accessibility requirements, and improvements to the wicket, practice facilities, spectator seating, parking lot, lighting, security, landscaping, entrances and walkways, signage, fencing and site furniture are required. While the original Ajax Cricket Club members were immigrants from England, it is now a truly multicultural club, serving the Town’s diverse population with roots in India, Pakistan, the West Indies, East Africa and Australia. The proposed renovations would allow the Town to accommodate the growing participation and interest in the sport, including by women and girls, and for individuals with accessibility needs.