Project Update - 20 February 2023

Council is pleased to announce that consultants Loft Architecture have been awarded the contract for the detailed design development of the masterplan that will allow the revitalisation of the Buchan Recreational Reserve project to progress to the construction stage.

This is an exciting milestone for the project and with this announcement we are moving closer towards construction. An important part of the detailed design development phase is to work closely with the key stakeholders to develop a prioritised staged construction timetable, based on available funding, that allows continuing access by the community where feasible.

On completion of the detail design program Council will engage contractors to coordinate the construction of the works, working carefully with the local Buchan community and key stakeholders to balance the intricacies of maintaining a safe construction site whilst ensuring the continued need for access to the oval precinct.

Council anticipates works will commence later this year once the detailed designs are completed and a detailed works program is developed.

Council acknowledges the efforts of the local Buchan community and the Project Reference Group in their efforts to date to progress the Buchan Recreational Reserve Masterplan to the next important stage.