and makes the surface water logged after rain, presenting the risk of events being cancelled after a relatively small amount of wet weather.
The upgrade of the oval includes: · Removal of the existing playing surface; · Installation of a new playing surface, 1.2 meters lower than the existing surface, including a central block for seven cricket wickets; · Removal and replacement of the existing fence; · The installation of 1400 extra seats, in two new rows of seats in front of the existing front row of seats in the inner bowl, filling the space created by lowering the surface and marginally reducing the size of the playing area; · Replacing most of the existing seats; and · Construction of three dugouts for players and officials.
Upgrade for Manuka Oval
The resurfacing works will bring the surface of Manuka Oval up to a world-class standard.
A development application has been lodged for an upgrade of Manuka Oval, including resurfacing the outfield and the installation of new seats.
It will give Manuka Oval the best chance to continue to host top-class cricket fixtures in the future, and will support the ACT Government’s bid to host Cricket World Cup matches in 2015.
The current playing surface of the oval dates back to the 1920s – and has just been topped up since.
The resurfacing will be complete in time for the Prime Minister’s XI match in early 2014.
The consequent hardness of the surface and lack of adequate drainages creates an injury risk for players
New aquatic centre at Stromlo Forest Park The ACT Government is delivering on its election commitment to provide a new 50-metre indoor swimming pool in the Weston Creek/Molonglo area.
The Government announced that land adjacent to Stromlo Forest Park has been chosen as the preferred site for the new Weston Creek/Molonglo swimming pool. Molonglo and Weston Creek is a growing community and its need for more sporting and entertainment facilities is growing too. “ACT Labor will commit $33 million to build a new 50 metre indoor pool in the area. Work has already been undertaken on feasibility for a pool site at Stromlo Forest Park. ACT Labor will also investigate the feasibility of a site close to the Weston Group Centre before deciding on the best site for the district.”
As a result of this commitment the ACT Government engaged an independent consultant to investigate suitable sites near the Weston Group Centre that could accommodate an aquatic centre. The subsequent feasibility study investigated five sites, and concluded that the proposed site at Stromlo Forest Park was the most suitable location for an aquatic facility to service the needs of Weston Creek, Molonglo and nearby areas. This pool will provide an important leisure facility not only for the current residents of Weston Creek but for new residents of the developing suburbs of Molonglo Valley. The new facility’s design will incorporate similar elements to those provided at the Gungahlin Leisure Centre development, and may include: a 50-metre pool, a water play area for children, a cafe and ‘dry areas’ including a gymnasium. The final mix of inclusions will be confirmed through the detailed design process. The design phase of this facility is currently scheduled to take place in 201516 with construction of the swimming pool anticipated to start in 2016 for completion in 2018.
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Issue #24 JUNE 2013