Merimbula Ford Park Pavilion Renewal and Upgrade

Upgrade and renewal of Ford Park Pavilion in Merimbula.

Ford Park Merimbula Pavilion.

Project Overview

The current pavilion building servicing the Ford Park covered outdoor courts and surrounding area is old, not compliant and in need of renewal.

Subject to funding, the proposed new Ford Park Multi-Use Pavilion Building will be a much-valued improvement to the Ford Park recreation area and the obvious second stage project to the new covered multi use courts that were completed in 2021.

An upgrade will establish a sports hub and multiuse pavilion for sporting codes and community events. The proposed renewal of the existing building will considerably enhance the facilities for increased use by sporting and community groups locally, and provide opportunities for local and regional events.

The proposed building will replace the existing aging and non-BCA compliant building and become the central hub on site. It will solve provision, usability, and compliance issues with the current facilities, particularly in terms of female friendly changing facilities and accessibility.

This project also proposes to replace the ageing and high-maintenance-cost public amenities (toilets) in the Ford Park area and incorporate them into the pavilion structure, providing further efficiencies moving into the future and upgrading these in line with the strategy for public toilets moving forward.

Upgraded facilities will be able to cater not only for local competition and training for the Merimbula Basketball and Netball clubs, but also provide facilities to host sport development pathways, regional coaching development and sports tourism events such as the popular, unique and established “Merimbula Classic” multi day ocean sports event hosted by Merimbula Sailboard Club. It will also serve beach and ocean sports including Merimbula Sailboard Club, Sapphire Coast Board Riders Club, and storage for the annual Surf Lifesaving summer patrol.

The proposed project scope will include:

Change rooms (adaptable/female friendly)
Umpires room and facilities
Kiosk
Adaptable club social room/s
Public toilets (including accessible toilet)
Covered outdoor area.
Services connections
Secure storage areas

Funding

Council has funded the initial Consultation/Design/Documentation stage of this project. Once this initial design has been finalised, Council will be attempting to source grant funding to assist in the construction stage and further development of this site.

Connection to Council's Community Strategic Plan

This project aligns with Bega Valley Shire Council Community Strategic Plan through:

D - Our Infrastructure
- D.5 - Collaborate with partners to provide open space, facilities, activities and services that encourage more people to have active and healthy lifestyles and improve accessibility to our natural environment
- D5.4 - Undertake capital projects to improve recreation facilities, boating infrastructure, public toilets and sporting grounds and facilities

Who to talk to

Mark Baker
Project Manager
Bega Valley Shire Council
Phone: 0475 913 524
Email: markbaker@begavalley.nsw.gov.au

Timeline of works

Image Gallery

[Image Gallery]

News and Updates

Our council websites

Contact Us

02 6499 2222
council@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
Zingel Place
PO Box 492
Bega NSW 2550
Monday to Friday 9.00AM to 4.30PM
Administration building Zingel Place Bega
Australia
ABN: 26 987 935 332

Services

Community

Business

Development

Council