MAYOR Geordin Hill-Lewis handed over a R20 million newly-upgraded sports ground in Manenberg over the weekend. Manenberg’s ‘The Greens’ sports ground underwent a mega facelift, replacing the facility’s old astro turf and went through a 18-month construction project. The upgraded complex includes a full-size astro turf field plus two five-a-side pitches, expanding options for the many teams and players using the facility. The upgrades have also been welcomed by the Manenberg Local Football Association (LFA), with the new turf and additional pitches set to help preserve the LFA’s grass fields. Ward councillor Deidre de Vos said: “[Saturday] was more than just the opening of a field.