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Drouin Oval Resurfacing

Project typeOval resurfacing
Project value$3.3 million
Project scheduleStage one construction will commence September 2024 and to be completed mid-2025.
Contractor nameEvergreen Turf

The resurfacing of the oval at Drouin Recreation Reserve is now underway after a contract was awarded for this project to Evergreen Turf, at a Council meeting in August 2024.

In July 2024, the State Government announced $1 million towards the project, which coupled with Council’s own contribution took the total value of this project to $3.3 million.

Major earth works have commenced, marking the beginning of construction of the new oval and completion is expected in mid-2025.

The new playing surface at Drouin will eliminate current issues regarding drainage and water retention and introduce a new type of turf, TifTuf, the most drought tolerant couch grass on the market.

Timeline

Mid-late September 2024

Works to commence.

November/December 2024

Irrigation/drainage works begin.

December 2024/January 2025

Gravel and sand spreading.

Late January 2025

Turf laying.

Works expected to be complete in mid-2025.

Advocacy and Funding

Funding was secured by Council in June 2024, when the State Government announced $1 million through its Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.

This funding announcement supported Council to deliver the new playing surface at Drouin oval, with Baw Baw Shire Council also contributing $2.32 million towards the project.