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at the Lamontville district, in the Chatsworth suburb of

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, situated in the

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province of

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. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and was the home venue of

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and

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during the 2010-11 season of Vodacom League.

Recently implemented upgrades

The stadium received a major upgrade in 2008, in order for it to comply with FIFA standards for "training venues", ahead of the

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. Upgrading the stadium costed 18.8 million Rand, and provided the following improvements: * New improved walling and fencing around the stadium. * Installation of a PA system. * New grandstand, including medical facilities, VOC, JOC and VIP area. * Demolished area around the stadium to create additional seating area, on the northern and southern side of the stadium. * "Dug outs" for reserve players. * Improved floodlighting. * A formal pitch irrigation and drainage system.

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