NBS supports construction of practice facility at Malteenoes

As part of its corporate responsibility, the New Building Society (NBS) Ltd has thrown its support behind the Malteenoes Sports Club for the construction of an all-weather practice facility at its Thomas Lands venue.

NBS Vice President Seepaul Narine presented $250,000 to Malteenoes President Winston Semple at the Bank’s Avenue of the Republic location in the presence of representatives of both entities.
Seepaul said NBS was happy to contribute to the project, which would help to build its relationship with the Club and aid in the development of cricketers.
Semple, the brother of former West Indies batsman Keith Semple, expressed gratitude to NBS and informed that the project was stalled on account of the inclement weather. He added that the facility would be of tremendous benefit to the Club since its players would be able to practise during the rainy season.
The estimated cost of the facility, which will have three pitches including a concrete one, is $3.3 million and so far the fundraising drive for that project has accumulated $1.5 million. Excavation work will commence as soon as the weather improves.
The completion date will depend on the weather and the response to requests for sponsorship.
The club, which was founded in 1902, is looking to develop the site into a multipurpose sports facility for double the current cost.