Plans have been discussed which would see Essex CCC move to a larger site early next century as a part of the planned Greater Beaulieu Park development at Boreham. Grandstand and seating accommodation for about 15000 people, the introduction of floodlit matches and a cricket academy are part of the vision which aims to concentrate other Essex sporting activities at Beaulieu.
Essex CCC have based their home at the County Ground, Chelmsford for the past 73 years, but nearby Chelmsford City FC are already set to move to the new complex. The current county ground at Chelmsford has a capacity of 5500, and full houses are rare. Unlike several other counties, Essex are yet to host any day/night fixtures.
Last week, the Yorkshire CCC finally rejected a proposed move away from Headingley to a new complex at Wakefield.
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