Reconstruction of Spring Creek Reserve will begin this month after Surf Coast Shire Council awarded the tender for the project.
Victorian Sports Group will conduct the reconstruction works at the oval following its successful tender process, with the project expected to be completed by March next year.
Councillor Joel Grist said it was great to see the project underway, as the oval had reached the end of its useful life and was determined by council to no longer be able to provide a fit-for-purpose surface year-round.
“The oval gets so much use, not just from the cricket and football clubs, but also from the community who use it informally throughout the week,” he said.
“Once this reconstruction is complete, the oval will provide a high-quality, all-weather surface that benefits the whole community for years to come.
“Thank you to the Torquay Cricket Club for relocating their matches for the 2025/2026 season to make way for the reconstruction, and their support has been vital in helping this project progress.”
The project will look to deliver a safer and more resilient playing surface, including improved oval drainage, upgraded irrigation, new oval and sub surfaces, along with fencing, minor pavement and kerb works.
Mr Grist said that oval turf works were anticipated to be completed by December, and other works, including line marking and bench seating, would be installed in January next year.
Visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/SpringCreekOvalReconstruction for more information about the program.
