Released 17/03/2020
All ACT Government irrigated sportsgrounds will be closed from Wednesday 18 March to Tuesday 31 March 2020 (inclusive) for the autumn renovations that follow the summer sports season.
This action is not in as a result of the current COVID-19 response by the ACT Government and is part of routine maintenance across the city.
“Many different sporting groups and individuals use our ovals over the summer season and, to ensure the grounds will be in just as good condition for our winter sports and activities, we need to undertake essential maintenance works,” Executive Branch Manager City Presentation, Stephen Alegria, said.
The renovation works include applying fertiliser to assist turf growth and density, aeration, top dressing of worn and uneven areas, over-sowing of bare or sparse areas to even the turf cover, and—of course—installing goal posts.
“I would like to thank all sportsground users for their patience while we undertake these essential works to our sportsgrounds,” Mr Alegria said.
The ACT Government manages 127 irrigated sportsgrounds across the Territory, equating to an area of approximately 282 hectares, with each facility hosting year-round training and competitions.
ACT sportsgrounds will reopen on Wednesday 1 April 2020.
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