Objectives

• Replace the ageing cage at Cricket ACT's four-lane indoor centre in Phillip with a modern, fully tensioned netting system.
• Keep the netting secure and the lanes playing true under heavy, year-round use from state squads, touring sides and the wider cricket community.
• Align the facility with Cricket Australia specifications for indoor training.
• Give coaches flexible lane configurations and easy access for players and bowling machines.

Key Features Delivered

• Custom-manufactured, fully tensioned perimeter cage spanning all four lanes.
• Three manually operated lift-up lane nets with dividers that retract into the roof for multi-use training.
• Hard-wearing black PVC lower sleeves on the lane nets for extra protection.
• Italian side zippers on every lane, plus a double-width zipper opening for bowling machines and training equipment.
• Retractable black-and-white sight screens for switching between red-ball and white-ball sessions.

Outcomes & Benefits

• Built for heavy use: A tensioned perimeter cage keeps the netting secure and the lanes playing true through a busy training calendar.
• Flexible training space: Lift-up lane nets retract into the roof so the centre can run four lanes or open up for other activities.
• Easy access: Side zippers and a double-width opening make it simple to get players and bowling machines in and out of each lane.
• Red-ball and white-ball ready: Retractable sight screens let batters and bowlers switch training setups in moments.

Project Metrics

Location:

Phillip, Canberra, ACT

Lanes:

4 indoor lanes

Perimeter netting:

Custom-manufactured, fully tensioned cage

Lane nets:

3 manually operated lift-up nets with dividers and PVC lower sleeves

Entry:

Italian side zippers, double-width equipment opening

Sight screens:

Retractable black and white

Standard:

Cricket Australia specifications