Swifts Creek - Recreation Reserve Upgrade

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The new, upgraded Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve facilities are now open, and already being enjoyed by our community.
This milestone is a huge win for Swifts Creek and surrounding communities, who came together over the weekend to make the most of the new facilities.
Whether you're here for sport, social connection, or simply enjoying the space, this upgrade means more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to stay active, connected and resilient.
A big shout-out to everyone involved in getting us here – your hard work has delivered a modern, fit-for-purpose precinct that will support our community for years to come.


Project background

The Swifts Creek township is the service, commercial and social hub for residents living north of Ensay and south of Omeo. Swifts Creek is also the medical, education, shopping, and rural supply hub for many communities that surround the Swifts Creek area.

Like many rural communities, sport and recreation plays a critical role in bringing our community together and helps maintain their physical and mental health wellness. The Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve Committee of Management knows that the recreation reserve is a critical asset for Swifts Creek and surrounding communities in keeping people of all ages and abilities socially and physically connected.

We also recognise that an active and well-connected community is more able to work together particularly during times of natural disasters such as bushfire events. Our community knows that the recreation reserve is a critical staging space and facility in such events.

Swifts Creek needs fit for purpose community facilities at a recreation reserve that is adaptable and can offer a wide range of positive social and recreational opportunities. Our current facilities are struggling to meet community requirements, visitor expectations and are not helping us build on our resilience and capacity into the future.

The Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve Upgrade project aims to provide fit for purpose sporting and recreation facilities. It will incorporate two key project stages:

  • One component is the replacement of three existing buildings (changerooms, umpire rooms, toilets, tennis clubroom, social rooms) with one multipurpose, accessible and fully compliant facility.
  • The second component is the replacement of the existing netball and tennis court facility with a new competition compliant facility.


For more information regarding project updates please subscribe or contact Council Officers at feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au

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Before

After
The new, upgraded Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve facilities are now open, and already being enjoyed by our community.
This milestone is a huge win for Swifts Creek and surrounding communities, who came together over the weekend to make the most of the new facilities.
Whether you're here for sport, social connection, or simply enjoying the space, this upgrade means more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to stay active, connected and resilient.
A big shout-out to everyone involved in getting us here – your hard work has delivered a modern, fit-for-purpose precinct that will support our community for years to come.


Project background

The Swifts Creek township is the service, commercial and social hub for residents living north of Ensay and south of Omeo. Swifts Creek is also the medical, education, shopping, and rural supply hub for many communities that surround the Swifts Creek area.

Like many rural communities, sport and recreation plays a critical role in bringing our community together and helps maintain their physical and mental health wellness. The Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve Committee of Management knows that the recreation reserve is a critical asset for Swifts Creek and surrounding communities in keeping people of all ages and abilities socially and physically connected.

We also recognise that an active and well-connected community is more able to work together particularly during times of natural disasters such as bushfire events. Our community knows that the recreation reserve is a critical staging space and facility in such events.

Swifts Creek needs fit for purpose community facilities at a recreation reserve that is adaptable and can offer a wide range of positive social and recreational opportunities. Our current facilities are struggling to meet community requirements, visitor expectations and are not helping us build on our resilience and capacity into the future.

The Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve Upgrade project aims to provide fit for purpose sporting and recreation facilities. It will incorporate two key project stages:

  • One component is the replacement of three existing buildings (changerooms, umpire rooms, toilets, tennis clubroom, social rooms) with one multipurpose, accessible and fully compliant facility.
  • The second component is the replacement of the existing netball and tennis court facility with a new competition compliant facility.


For more information regarding project updates please subscribe or contact Council Officers at feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au

Should you wish to search for other projects in your town, simply type the town name in the search bar.

  • 9 August 2024

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    Tender for construction has closed.

    Thank you to all who submitted applications for the recent tender. Please be aware that the assessment process may take some time as we thoroughly review each submission to ensure the best outcomes for the project. For tenders that require approval at a Council meeting, there may be additional delays before announcements are made.

    We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important process.

    Further project updates will be provided once the tender evaluation process has been completed.

  • 24 July 2024 - Tender open

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    The tender for construction is now open and is scheduled to close at midnight on Friday 9 August 2024.

    CON2025 1701R - Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve Pavilion Construction Works

    All documents are available at tenderlink.com/egipps

  • Project update - 10 January 2024

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    The upgrade of the netball/tennis courts at the Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve has been completed.

    Two new competition compliant acrylic netball/tennis courts are now available for competition and training.

    New lighting has also been installed to meet the Netball and Tennis Australian Standards for competitive play/training (minimum 250 lux).

    A third court has been laid with instant kikuyu turf to provide a safe area for children to play within an enclosed area.


    The upgrade of these facilities supports the local community's physical and mental well-being through enabling people to participate in physical activity, and contributes to reconnecting as a community in the structured environment of organised team sports.


  • Project Update 12/04/2023

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    Works are progressing well, with the asphalt playing surface now complete and awaiting line marking and installation of the netball rings and other associated infrastructure. The acrylic overlay has been postponed until after the netball season is complete to avoid any further disruption onsite. The kikuyu grassed area has now been laid and will have significant time to establish prior to the cooler months.

    Works will continue on generally tidying up the surrounding areas in the coming week and installation of the lighting will also take place within the next few weeks.

  • Project Update 11/1/2023

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    Netball courts work has commenced.

    Demolition of existing courts surfaces and surrounding infrastructure underway. Trees surrounding the playing surface and Pavilion site have now been removed by sub-contractors.

    Pavilion addition of public toilets design being revised

  • Project Updates

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    Courts

    The netball and tennis courts were recently tendered for construction and we are excited to announce that a contract has been awarded with works to commence in November. Works will be undertaken by local contractors – J W Volk Pty Ltd and will be completed prior to the 2023 netball season.

    Pavilion/change rooms

    Due to a granted budget that is fixed and continuing challenges with cost escalations (far wider than East Gippsland), in partnership with the Project Control Group, the pavilion and change rooms have undergone a redesign. The redesign work is close to completion and construction tender documentation due for release prior to Christmas.

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