[3] The ground project was financed by Sri Lanka Cricket through its National Development Pathway Programme.
[3] Ratnapura District Cricket Ground's foundation was laid as part of Sri Lanka Cricket's program focusing on building ‘District Cricket Grounds’ with adequate infrastructure facilities, while also covering all 25 districts in Sri Lanka.
[6] The first phase of the construction was speculated to end by around April 2021 and the first phase was proposed with the inclusion of facilities such as a play ground, turf, a well maintained drainage system and water tanks.
Reportedly around 40 million rupees were allocated in the budget to cover the costs incurred during the first phase.
[7] The ground facility was developed as a tailor-made initiative for schools and clubs in the Ratnapura District and to cater to the requirements of schools and clubs in other areas of the Sabaragamuwa Province.