Major improvement works at the Tatyoon Recreation Reserve oval are in their final stages, with the project scheduled to be finished by the end of this month.
The final stage includes the installation of a new drainage system, aiming to improve the drainage of the oval’s turf and avoid the need for a costly and disruptive reconstruction.
Ararat Rural City Council Mayor Jo Armstrong said the drainage system would enhance the quality of the playing surface and reduce maintenance requirements.
Cr Armstrong said winter sports could significantly damage the oval’s playing surface, with wet weather and cold temperatures hindering grass growth and recovery, often leading to muddy and unstable playing surfaces that could affect players.