Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The first stage of work includes construction of a new standalone community sports pavilion. (Artist’s impression)
Construction has begun on the first stage of upgrades to the Phillip District Enclosed Oval.
The first sod has been turned on the oval, located on the corner of Ainsworth Street and Albermarle Place.
The project’s first stage will be a new standalone community sports pavilion. There will also be extra car parking spaces.
Local construction company Projex Building Group will deliver this first stage.
Further work will also begin soon. These will include:
- LED sportsground lighting
- a new storage shed
- general oval upgrade works (new irrigation system and new turf wicket)
- refurbishing the existing Michael O’Connor Grandstand.
The project is due to be finished in mid-2025.
The upgrades will meet the growing needs of local sporting groups. Woden Valley residents can also use the oval to meet and play different sports.
The ACT Government engaged with community and sporting groups to develop the designs.
Canberra Royals Rugby is one of many sporting groups that will benefit from the upgrades. “This is a fantastic outcome for all involved,” President of Canberra Royals Rugby Union Club Dr Jim Taylor said.
The upgrades will bring the oval into line with other high-quality enclosed government sportsgrounds across the ACT.
For further details about the project, including details of the community consultation process, visit the YourSay website.
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