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Gary Tait Community Sporting Pavilion

Project typeConstruction
Project value$5.25 Million
Project scheduleConstruction Phase
Contractor nameNewpol Construction
Completion Date10 February 2024

The old facilities were in poor condition and did not conform to current codes and standards. The size and functionality was also restricting growth for sports participation and other community uses. The new pavilion will see a purpose made fully accessible facility that will optimise use, increase patronage and provide a meeting and social space for the community as a whole.

This will be a contemporary facility which fits in with the current and future development works of the reserve and is physically and functionally aligned, to the playing fields and all surrounding activities. It will provide:

A two storey pavilion building with views towards both ovals
4 Change Rooms -Unisex Home and visitor, showers and amenities for Football and cricket
Undercover access to entry lobby with lift and staircase to reach 1st floor
Kiosk & Store room facing Alan Smith Oval
Unisex Umpires change room, showers and amenities
First aid/medical room and Gym
A large semi-commercial kitchen & servery with store on the 1st Floor
Storage (External/Internal Access)
Unisex Accessible Public toilet, which can serve as internally and externally accessed when required in Ground Floor and separate public toilets in 1st Floor
Cleaner Room, bin store and services areas
2 Scorer Rooms facing both ovals on 1st Floor-one facing Alan Smith Oval to be made multifunctional to function as a meeting room.
Community /Social Room on 1st Floor with unobstructed views to both ovals
Covered spectator viewing areas
Externally accessed service areas

The Project is currently in the Construction Phase and this will last 12-14 months, with the new facility anticipated to be ready for use in early 2024.