Bridge Street sports ground reconstruction

• Project typeSporting ground reconstruction
• Project value$1.22 million
• Project scheduleExpected completion early 2027

Background

Reconstruction of the Bridge Street sports ground in Eltham will transform the existing rugby field into a higher performing, more resilient sports surface capable of supporting increased training and match usage.

The Bridge Street Sports ground is currently a low-grade ground, with no established drainage structure and is therefore reliant on surface run-off. Through the winter months the ground becomes water-logged and is regularly closed and usable during the winter season impacting sporting activities.

Works include

⁠⁠⁠The project includes new level design implementation, earthworks (cut and fill), drainage and irrigation systems, sand profile installation, installation of Tif Tuf couch turf variety, goal post sleeves, coaches’ boxes and water fountains.

Key components of the project scope include:

• New level design and field regrading
• Earthworks including cut and fill operations
• Installation of a new drainage system
• Installation of a modern irrigation system
• Construction of a sand-profile playing surface
• Establishment of new TifTuf couch turf
• Installation of goal post sleeves
• New coaches' boxes
• New player and spectator drinking fountains

Funding details

The Bridge Street Ground Reconstruction is being funded with:

• $250,000 through the Victorian Government's Local Sports Infrastructure Fund
• $922,206 Nillumbik Council co-contribution
• $50,000 Eltham Rugby Union Football Club co-contribution

Location

58 Bridge Street, Eltham 3095  View map

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58 Bridge Street , Eltham 3095

58 Bridge Street , Eltham 3095

Bridge Street sports ground reconstruction

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