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Lawrence Park Sportsground Improvements

Upgrade of park to include, play equipment, floodlighting, carpark and link pathways to viewing areas and pavilion.

Lawrence Park play frame.

Project Summary/background

The Bega Valley Shire Council were successful in receiving funds from the NSW Government under the Stronger Country Communities Fund program (Round 2) to upgrade the sportsground facilities at Lawrence Park, Tathra.

The following scopes of work has been delivered at the site:

  • Installation of play equipment
  • Removal existing floodlight poles and redundant infrastructure.
  • Design and installation of floodlighting for the AFL/Cricket field to training level of 50 lux.

The following scope of work is scheduled for completion June 2023:

  • Construction of carparking bays and driveway entrance to improve use of the site and to link pathways to viewing areas and sports pavilion.

Purpose

The purpose of this revitalisation project for Lawrence Park, Tathra sportsground is to upgrade the park to include, play equipment, floodlighting, carparking and link pathways to viewing areas and pavilion.

Funding

Funding was received from the NSW Government under the Stronger Country Communities Fund, Round 2. 

Bega Valley Shire Council are also contributing to the overall budget.

Connection to Council's Community Strategic Plan

This project is connect to Council's Community Strategic Plan through Outcome 1; Goal 2; Strategy 4.

  • Outcome 1: Active and Healthy Communities
  • Goal 2: We are an active, healthy community with access to good quality recreation and sporting facilities, and medical health care.
  • Strategy 4: Collaborate with partners to provide facilities, activities and services that encourage more people to have active and healthy lifestyles.

Who to talk to:

Council's Recreation and Natural Assets Team
Phone: (02) 6499 2222
Email: sportsgrounds@begavalley.nsw.gov.au

Timeline of works


  • This project has been completed

Frequently Asked Questions


The floodlighting aspect of this work was completed by Floodlighting Australia.

The construction of the carparking and driveway will be completed by the council’s works and asset team.

Minor disruption to the local area is expected during the construction, with associated risks mitigated using suitable temporary traffic management.

Signage will also be posted and avoidance of the car park for the duration of the works is appreciated.


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