Planning for sport at Elsternwick Park Oval 4

Plans are progressing to improve sports facilities at Oval 4 in Elsternwick Park South by reshaping the sportsground, improving drainage, installing lighting, and proposing to construct a basic pavilion in the north-east corner of Oval 4.

The north-east corner near New Street was recently assessed as the most appropriate location for the proposed pavilion to minimise impact on the reserve’s open space. Interested members of the community can view more information about the pavilion location, including the independent pavilion location feasibility study, via the Elsternwick Park Oval 4 webpage. The proposed pavilion will not be allocated as a home venue for any sports clubs or associations and will not include internal social space or bar facilities.

The project webpage has also been updated to reflect advice that a planning permit including public advertising is not required for the pavilion, as it is consistent with the current use of the land for recreation. The proposed pavilion to service Oval 4 will require a planning permit pursuant to the Special Building Overlay (SBO) as it is subject to overland stormwater flooding controls. This planning process is exempt from public notification and review rights. More information is available here.

Ground works to reconstruct the sportsground are expected to begin in September/October 2020, before construction of the pavilion commences in early to mid-2021. Ground and pavilion works will be staged to minimise disruption to the community who enjoy the reserve. The initial works for the installation of the sportsground lighting will commence later this year. The plans for the sportsground lighting are also available to view via the project webpage.

To balance the needs of all users of Elsternwick Park South, such as dog walkers, there will be no fencing or concrete spoon drain installed on Oval 4. Delineation of Oval 4 from surrounding recreational areas will be marked by a granitic sand perimeter path.