A project to upgrade the oval at Don Wallace Recreation Reserve in Teesdale has reached a significant milestone with Council awarding the tender for oval construction works at its 25 June Council Meeting.
The upgrade involves installation of an automated irrigation system with a new pump, subsurface drainage, realignment of oval boundary, new fencing with concrete edging and coach’s boxes. New goal posts and behind goal safety netting are also required to complete the oval upgrade.
Council awarded the $661,184 contract to Turfcare and Hire Pty Ltd to complete the oval works which will ensure the surface is compliant with requirements for junior and senior football, and will enable year-round use, regardless of flood or drought.
The $710,000 project is funded with $250,000 from the State Government’s Country Football and Netball Program and the remaining $460,000 from Golden Plains Shire Council.
Works are expected to commence in July and are scheduled to be completed by the end of December 2024.