General News
6 March, 2024
Irrigation works underway
THE Brierly Recreation Reserve redevelopment project took a step forward last week with the installation of a sub-surface irrigation and draining system.
This system will not only save volunteer time in setting up and moving sprinklers, it will be automated to run at optimal times of the day, saving on water.
The drainage system will also allow for more games to be played in winter than would otherwise be possible, especially after heavy rain.
This is an important feature, with the ground to host soccer matches for the first time.
Warrnambool mayor Cr Ben Blain said he was pleased to see work on the redevelopment progressing well.
“Brierly is such an important precinct,” Cr Blain said.
“North Warrnambool has really expanded over the past decade with so many new homes, and I really hope these upgrades help Brierly Christ Church Cricket Club and the Warrnambool Rangers Football Club continue to grow and thrive.
“Having secured a lighting and electrical contractor at our February meeting, it’s really good news that they will be able to hit the ground running and work in with the rest of the project.”
Stage one of the Brierly Recreation Reserve Eastern Oval redevelopment area includes an upgrade of the playing surface, installation of two full-sized soccer pitches with improved drainage, sub-surface irrigation, a new synthetic cricket pitch, LED lighting (200 lux), fencing and the demolition of an old pavilion.
Work is expected to be complete by the end of June.
The project is supported by the Victorian Government, who committed $1 million through its Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.
Council is continuing to advocate for funding for stage two of the project, which would include a new multi-purpose pavilion with change rooms.
