Bairnsdale - Moroney Street upgrade

We are improving the road and drainage infrastructure in Moroney Street, Bairnsdale.

The overall objective is to upgrade Moroney Street with a consistent seal width, new underground drainage, kerb and...

Bairnsdale - WORLD Sporting Precinct Redevelopment

About the Project

Women's Organisation for Recreation, Leisure and Development (WORLD)

This project originates from Council’s adoption of the Bairnsdale Sporting Facilities Plan in September 2018, which identified the project...

Bairnsdale - Eastwood Playspace

About the project

In 2017, a masterplan for a new play space was developed by Landscape Architects. The draft Playground Strategy recommended that diverse play areas are required throughout East...

Bairnsdale - Hoddinott Reserve Playground

Council is pleased to have concept plans underway for an upgrade to Hoddinott Reserve, East Bairnsdale. The upgrade will create a destination for the local community that combines play and...

Sarsfield Recreation Reserve and Community Hall Revitalisation

Project Overview

The Recreation Reserve in Sarsfield will be upgraded. The almost sixty-year-old hall will be replaced with a multipurpose community centre and upgraded public toilet facilities. A children's play...

Bairnsdale - Jones Bay Southern Catchment / Crooke Street Wetlands

Project Overview

Council will create a wetland at Crooke Street and install gross pollutant traps in Hoddinott Street Reserve in East Bairnsdale to better regulate stormwater, eliminate gross waste and...

Bairnsdale 2050

UPDATE July 2024

It has been a while since we have provided an update on this project, but things have been happening behind the scenes!

Following the co-design workshop in...

Bairnsdale Airport - Air Ambulance Transfer Facility

The construction of a Patient Transfer Facility for Air Ambulance Victoria was highlighted as a priority in the Bairnsdale Airport Masterplan 2020.

Bairnsdale Aerodrome handles the highest number of fixed...

Bairnsdale Airport - Rehabilitation of Taxiway and Hangar Apron

Council has commenced planning for the rehabilitation of the Bairnsdale airport taxiway and hangar apron.

Extensive pavement improvement work is required on the large apron in front of the hangar...

Bairnsdale - Lucknow Gymnastics Centre

Council secured funding through Sport and Recreation Victoria to contribute to the development of a new Gymnastics facility in Lucknow, Bairnsdale. 

The East Gippsland Gymnastics Centre is based at the...

Bairnsdale - City Oval - Peppercorn Park Lighting Upgrade

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...

Bairnsdale - City Oval - Peppercorn Park Oval Upgrade

Project Overview

This project will see the expansion and upgrade of the oval at Peppercorn Park.

Bairnsdale City Oval is identified as East Gippsland's premier sporting facility. Home of Bairnsdale...

Bairnsdale Airport - Runway Extension and Lighting Upgrade

The upgrade of the Bairnsdale Aerodrome was the most significant application for Black Summer Bushfire funding submitted by Council. As East Gippsland’s primary airport and key hub for Air Ambulance...

Bairnsdale - Day Street Bairnsdale Hospital Carpark Resurfacing

Bairnsdale Hospital carpark in Day Street resurfaced 28-29 October 2023. 

Bairnsdale Hospital carpark resurfacing works were conducted by Fowlers Asphalting, which also completed renewal of all line marking. Fowlers was...

Bairnsdale - McKean Street Pedestrian Crossings

The McKean Street, Bairnsdale road safety improvements are complete.

About the Project

Two pedestrian crossings are planned for installation on McKean Street to enhance safety for pedestrians whilst also providing...