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 -

Notice of Road Closure

Wallace Street, Bairnsdale - between Taylor Street and Bredt Street

Friday 14 July 2023, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Wallace Street, Bairnsdale - between Taylor Street and Bredt Street - will be closed on Friday 14 July 2023, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm to undertake lighting installation works at the WORLD Sporting Precinct.

The road closure will ensure the safety of community and contractors and ensure the work is able to be completed as quickly as possible.

Visitors to the area are asked to observe the construction signage and any directions from the contractor during the works. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we undertake these necessary works.

The Hockey lights are scheduled to be erected on Friday 14 July 2023. Please note the section of Wallace Street near these works will be closed to the public during the installation.

Following erection of the lights, further works are required to position the lights 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.

Hockey

Saturday 6 May 2023 saw the first hockey matches played on the synthetic field ️🏑

The majority of the WORLD site remains a construction area. All visitors are asked to observe construction site signage and any directions from the contractor including following traffic management direction in the precinct during the works.

Other key information:

• Portable toilets have been installed as an interim measure for hockey clubs’ use during game days.
• The turf (grass) field is not ready for use. Electricity is required before we can finalise the irrigation system.
• Temporary change rooms and amenities have arrived on site, and we are working on getting electricity connected before these can be used.
• Permanent pavilion construction starts in the coming weeks.
• Hockey lighting will be installed soon.

Netball

Work on the netball courts is progressing well. Handrails, lighting, marshal building, carpark and seating are on the go, and we will continue to work with the @Bairnsdale Netball Association on court availability date … it won’t be long!

We are working with our Federal and State Government funding partners and both the netball and hockey associations in planning a soft opening in the coming months when both user groups are using the site.

ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION

Wallace street, Bairnsdale

Wallace Street, Bairnsdale, between McKean Street and Bredt Street will be closed on 28 April 2023 and from 2-3 May 2023, 9.30 am to 2.30 pm in order to undertake works.

East Gippsland Shire Council apologises for any inconvenience that may be caused.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Mal Langskaill, Coordinator Project Delivery, on 03 5153 9500.

Sairam Jegatheeswaran

Manager Capital Projects and Plant