Works at the WORLD are progressing well.

The power in the pavilion has been turned on, the joinery has been installed, and the internal vinyl work is nearing completion.

A large external concrete pour around the exterior of the building was completed last week, and the first section of exposed aggregate was poured on Thursday.

The pavilion is on schedule to be completed by May 2024.

Additional photos are available in the photos tab:

Photos - WORLD Sporting Precinct Redevelopment

The WORLD pavilion is quickly taking shape, with the following activities already complete:

• Brickwork
• Internal rough-in
• Plastering - complete.
• External high-level cladding – The cladding will provide enhanced insulation and weather protection.
• Painting of ceilings
• Internal lights to be installed this week
• Storm water drainage
• Mains power wiring

Installation of the perforated mesh cladding has commenced.

The installation of vinyl flooring, wall cladding, and external concreting will be commencing in the next two weeks.

The WORLD pavilion is progressing well.

The pavilion brickwork and internal rough-in are now complete, and plastering inside the pavilion is underway.

External high-level cladding is underway, which will provide enhanced insulation and weather protection.

Soccer

Council has appointed an architect for the design of the WORLD soccer pavilion and two soccer fields.

A project reference group (PRG) has been established and are scheduled to meet with the Project Supervisor and architect in February 2024.

The PRG is a representative section of the most significant community interest groups that will use the new facilities. The group has been assembled on a voluntary basis with the intention of providing a representative viewpoint on the design options and to support and facilitate community involvement in identifying problems and evaluating solutions.

The final lux level testing shows the lighting has achieved industry standards for hockey and netball.

Well done and thanks to all involved for their work and patience.

Council's contractor, Brooker Builders has made great progress at the WORLD with the new pavilion beginning to really take shape.

The doors and windows have been installed, the brickwork has been completed, and mechanical services are being roughed in.

The sporting precinct lights have been installed and were tested last week. Further testing is still required to meet the required lux levels prior to issuing of compliance certificate to have the lights available for permanent use.

Watch the first netball games here

All works on the netball courts and carpark are now complete, including the balustrade and placement of the netball post padding.

The Netball Association are now able to use the courts during daylight hours.

The power connection to the precinct is progressing and is scheduled for energization early October. The lighting systems will then require adjusting and certification to the required lux levels as per the current sporting standards.

• Hockey complex – synthetic pitch complete, grass pitch almost complete (further irrigation works will be undertaken once the power connection is complete)
• Access roads, paths, car parking and landscaping are all complete
• Pavilion 1 - Netball Marshall building is complete
• Pavilion 2 - WORLD pavilion is currently under construction (see photos)

The Hockey lights were erected on Friday 14 July 2023.

The light towers are approximately 30 metres tall. The lights will now be positioned to achieve the average lux required across the field. Electrical inspection and sign off will then follow. The electrical contractor expects to have all the electrical works completed by the end of this month.

Framing of the new Pavilion is starting to take shape -