Tender for construction of the netball and tennis courts is now open. Tender closes 8 November 2023.

The detail design and engineering plans have been tendered for the upgrade to the Netball and Tennis courts. The tender closes on 8 November 2023.

Loft Architects are continuing the development of the detail design plans for the new pavilion, informed by community feedback and the project reference group.

The Project Reference Group and Council officers have been meeting with Loft Architects to finalise detailed plans. The tender for construction of the netball tennis courts will soon be advised.

Over the past two months Council has been working closely with Loft Architecture (Architects) to prepare detail design documentation that will allow the project to be tendered for construction. These works will revitalise the recreational hub, providing improved facilities for local sporting groups.

The local Project Reference Group, made up of representatives from the various recreational clubs – football, tennis, netball, pony club and cricket, and the hall committee have been meeting regularly with Council and the consultants to review the detailed plan development and ensure the community is kept updated on the progress of the project.

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.