The successful bid will help finance the construction of the onsite hotel and a multi use Gateway Building for conference, banqueting and events in support of Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground‘s cricket and non cricket business.
Durham County Cricket Club Chief Executive, David Harker, said, “We’re delighted to be progressing to the next stage with our application. Durham CCC, as a business, through its events and supporters, is a huge contributor to the economy and by bringing a major sporting event like the Ashes to the region we needed to ensure that we continued to develop the stadium to compete with the world’s best.”