Bairnsdale - City Oval - Peppercorn Park Lighting Upgrade
This project is complete.
New LED floodlighting was included at Peppercorn Park Oval in December 2023, as part of the Bairnsdale City Oval Upgrades Project.
About the Project
Bairnsdale City Oval is identified as East Gippsland's premier sporting facility. Home of Bairnsdale Football Netball Club (Gippsland Football Netball League), the West Bairnsdale Cricket Club, as well as the East Gippsland Umpire’s Association, the oval is used for major finals, representative games, and special events. There is a high demand for use of the facility, during the winter sporting season the main oval is used every day, often with 3 or 4 teams training at the same time. Peppercorn Park is an alternate second playing field at Bairnsdale City Oval, however there are currently several barriers that significantly limit the use of this second oval, primarily the absence of lighting meaning the field cannot be used after sunset.
The limitation on the use of Peppercorn Park creates two main issues. Firstly, use of the overall facility is limited. There is no space for expansion for use of this oval during the winter months meaning Bairnsdale Football Club are limited in usage, and no other clubs or sports can effectively base themselves at this facility. Secondly, the high level of use of the main oval has a negative impact on the playing surface. The oval does not have time to recover, in particular during periods of high rainfall.
It should be noted that Peppercorn Park is currently an undersized oval, however this project has been designed alongside an oval expansion which is planned for delivery. The lighting will be designed to cater for this expansion.
The lighting upgrade will meet a minimum 100 Lux rating as outlined in the AFL Victoria Preferred Facility Guideline (2019) and relevant Australian Standards
The proposed outcome of the Peppercorn Park – Bairnsdale City Oval Precinct lighting installation is to:
- Increase participation rates and user groups.
- Improve safety for users and increase usage of the facility for training and events
- Increased opportunity for training and playing of both the senior and junior sides.
- Maximise the usage of the oval/facility by giving increased availability of times and extra oval space that can be used safely throughout the season
- In winter months areas of the oval can become worn and muddy and the ability to move training sessions around the oval assists in maintaining a good and safe playing surface.
Budget:
This project has been primarily funded through Sports and Recreation Victoria with contributions from East Gippsland Shire Council.
Peppercorn Park Lighting Upgrade is a separate project to the Peppercorn Park Oval Upgrade.
To read more on the Peppercorn Park Oval Upgrade click here.
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This project is complete.
New LED floodlighting was included at Peppercorn Park Oval in December 2023, as part of the Bairnsdale City Oval Upgrades Project.
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Project completion
Share Project completion on Facebook Share Project completion on Twitter Share Project completion on Linkedin Email Project completion linkUser groups and the local community are invited to Bairnsdale’s historic City Oval this month to mark the completion of major upgrades to the precinct.
The East Gippsland Shire Council project has provided a modern, fit-for-purpose female-friendly changeroom and support-staff facilities, promoting inclusivity by accommodating the needs of all participants regardless of gender and ability, and ensuring every player feels valued and respected.
Council is inviting everyone to attend the opening and take a tour of the completed work with Bairnsdale City Oval Committee of Management. This will be followed by an official opening at which locals will be thanked for their continued support and enthusiasm for this initiative.
The opening will be held Thursday 18 July, from 5.00 pm at Bairnsdale City Oval, 20 MacArthur Street.
Bairnsdale City Oval is home to the Bairnsdale Football Netball Club, West Bairnsdale Cricket Club, and the East Gippsland Umpire’s Association. The upgrades are a major component of the masterplan for the oval as part of the Bairnsdale Sporting Facilities Plan.
“Completion of this project lifts the standard of the entire Bairnsdale City Oval complex and enables the oval to be used to its full potential, fostering high-level competition and bringing people together for training, matches or just a friendly evening kickabout,” Mayor Cr Tom Crook said.
Additional key enhancements include the expansion of the existing oval to 130m x 110m, along with a 4-metre run-off for improved player safety. This transformation has improved the quality of the cricket ground and provides the opportunity for more people to play sport.
The expansion of Peppercorn Park provides for an improved second oval that caters for junior AFL (up to under 15s), club-level cricket, and includes a top-quality surface for all-ages training and a variety of sports and activities.
A new irrigation system has been installed to keep the grass in good condition. The newly laid turf playing surface will need to bed-in over winter and will be available to use after a final top-dressing in spring 2024.
New LED floodlighting was included at Peppercorn Park Oval in December 2023, as part of the Bairnsdale City Oval Upgrades Project.
Recently completed enhancements include a new hard wicket cricket pitch, which meets Cricket Australia standards, aligned to a north-south alignment in the centre of the oval. The installation of AFL goalposts alongside the cricket facilities adds functionality to the ground.
This provides a range of benefits including:
• Catering for multiple games at the same time supporting junior AFL and cricket carnivals. In particular, this supports the scheduling of the fast-growing female AFL and cricket participation in East Gippsland.
• Doubling the capacity for training, as the premier AFL and cricket facility, Bairnsdale City Oval is highly used, which leads to increased wear and tear. Training on the second oval supports ground recovery to improve ground quality on match days.
“Council is grateful for the financial support of Sport and Recreation Victoria, and support from the Bairnsdale City Oval Committee of Management, and Bairnsdale Football Netball Club, which was invaluable in realising our vision of creating inclusive and accessible recreational spaces for all members of the community,” Cr Crook said.
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Project Update - 23 November 2023
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The new light posts were erected at Peppercorn Oval this week as part of the Bairnsdale City Oval Upgrades Project.
W.R Jones Pty Ltd Electrical Contractors were awarded a contract to design and install LED lighting to a minimum of 100 Lux as part of Councils Captial Works Program.
We are hoping that the new lights will be turned on and certified by mid-December.
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Project update - 26 September 2023
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Cable trenching and electrical pit works on the Peppercorn Park Oval were completed last week.
Poles and light fittings are under now being manufactured, with delivery expected in 12-14 weeks.
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