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The ACT Government is undertaking upgrade works and regular maintenance across Canberra to provide modern local sporting facilities for a variety of sports.
How we identify improvements
Capital upgrades to sporting infrastructure are prioritised after consultation with sporting peak bodies and local sporting user groups as well as analysis of monthly asset condition audits. Some projects, such as building refurbishment and irrigation system renewal/replacement, may be prioritised by asset condition audits alone if the structure is unsafe or no longer fit for purpose.
Types of upgrades
Female-friendly upgrades
The ACT Government supports women and girls to play sport at all levels. Part of this is making sure we have the right facilities available, such as changerooms. We are upgrading our changerooms to meet the Female Friendly Change Rooms @ Sporting Facilities guidelines (PDF 207KB).
Sportsground lighting upgrades
Some of our sportsgrounds are getting LED lighting installed. The high quality lighting provides better visibility to both players and fans. The extra light also means sportsgrounds are available to use for more hours each day.
Drainage and irrigation upgrades
We are improving some of our older ovals by increasing irrigation and drainage. This gives us softer and greener grass for more of the year.
General facility upgrades
We are also improving general facilities, such as:
cricket facilities (including new pitches or netting)
fencing around fields
parking facilities
general pavilion improvements including concrete repairs.
Projects by region
The roadmap below outlines key sport and recreation projects for 2020 to 2024. Projects which are part of the current program are listed in the dropdown regional menus.
Current upgrades
Select a region below to view the upgrades in design and construction.
Charnwood Netball Courts: Stormwater improvements are underway to assist in managing stormwater flow.
Jamison Enclosed Oval: Facility upgrades and refurbishment of the existing amenities. Demolition of the old pavilion is complete. Two new changerooms have also been built and are open for use. Facility upgrades remain underway.
Kaleen (Turon Place) District Playing Fields: Female friendly upgrades to the changerooms. Currently in design.
Latham Playing Fields: Existing pavilion and lighting upgrades. These works are planned for future years with planning to commence in the 2026-27 financial year.
Bonner Oval: New cricket nets with be installed. These works are planned for future years with planning to commence in the 2026-27 financial year.
Gungahlin Enclosed Oval: Female-friendly changeroom upgrades. These works are planned for future years with planning to commence in the 2027-28 financial year.
Harrison Oval: Female-friendly changeroom upgrades. These works are planned for future years with planning to commence in the 2027-28 financial year.
