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    Jo Armstrong.

Tatyoon oval upgrade nearing end

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.



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She said the new drainage system would ensure a dry and resilient playing surface that could withstand the demands of year-round sporting activity.

“Local sports play a crucial role in supporting not only physical health and well-being but also building social connections within the community” she said.

“This upgrade will provide a high-quality sporting facility that will benefit our community for many years to come.”

Electrical and irrigation works, as well as the installation of a new pump and tank were completed at the oval last year. Surface upgrades and new line markings will complete the final stages of the project. 

The council contributed $80,000 towards the project’s $330,000 total with $250,000 from the State Government’s Country Football and Netball Program completing the total.

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