Robertson Oval Dunedoo Amenities Block Completed
The completion of the new modern amenities building at Robertson Oval in Dunedoo has been welcomed by the Dunedoo community and user groups.
“It is wonderful to see the new amenities building at Robertson Oval come to life as it is such an amazing facility for the community of Dunedoo and the surrounding area,” said Warrumbungle Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Ambrose Doolan. “Funding for this project was provided by the Australian Government and a contribution from Council.”
“The Robertson Oval Advisory Committee, a committee of Council, was established to provide advice on behalf of sporting groups and the broader community on renewing and updating the facilities at the Oval. The outcome is a state-of-the-art amenity building that will service the needs of the community now and into the future. With large contemporary changerooms, toilets and kiosk as well as a car park, the facility will be highly used by sporting and community groups,” Cr Doolan explained.
The project was started in September 2021 and was completed in August 2022, with the entire project valued at $1,716,550. $1,591,954 was provided by the Australian Government, with Warrumbungle Shire Council contributing $124,596 from general funds.
Arrangements are being made to celebrate the completion of this project. The Robertson Oval Advisory Committee are planning an official opening and community celebration with a Welcome to Country, Touch Football display, building walk through and a BBQ lunch. More information to come on the Robertson Oval Advisory Committee Official Opening celebrations will be advertised closer to the date.
“It will be great to see the community turn out and celebrate these wonderful new amenities building,” Cr Doolan concluded.
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Robertson Oval new amenities building
Construction on the new amenities building at Robertson Oval is set to commence in September 2021, following the 2021 football season.
“The Dunedoo community is about to see a terrific new amenities building at Robertson Oval come to life in the coming year,” said Warrumbungle Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Ambrose Doolan. “This new building will be an asset to the township of Dunedoo and surrounding communities.”
“After Council called for tenders on this project, the contract has now been awarded to MAAS Construction,” said Cr Doolan.
“With advice from the Robertson Oval Advisory Committee, the design layout of the new amenities building has now been finalised. The new purpose-built facility will include: four (4) change rooms, both male and female for home teams and away teams that include showers and toilets; a referee’s room, including a shower and toilet; a canteen; toilets and an equipment shed,” Cr Doolan explained.
“The timing of the onsite demolition and building works is set for September 2021, allowing the 2021 football season to finish. This project is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2022 season.”
“This new modern purpose-built facility is set to help attract regional sports and events to the town of Dunedoo, which will benefit the entire community,” Cr Doolan concluded.
Funding for the project is being sourced from the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund as well as the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program, and Warrumbungle Shire Council.
To keep up to date with this project visit the Major Project Updates Tab on Council’s website.
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New Amenities for Robertson Oval is one Step Closer
With tenders to be called in the coming weeks construction of the new amenities building for Robertson Oval, Dunedoo is one step closer to the construction.
“The Robertson Oval Advisory Committee has been working hard on the new amenities project,” said Warrumbungle Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Ambrose Doolan. “It is great to see this project getting closer to fruition and once completed it will be an amazing asset for Dunedoo and surrounding areas.”
The Committee has spent the last 6 months providing advice to Council and to the design consultant on features required in the new amenities building.
“The existing building at Robertson Oval will be demolished to make way for a modern facility. It will include changing rooms for players and for the referee as well as seven (7) toilets, a verandah and a BBQ area and a new three (3) bay equipment storage shed,” Cr Doolan explained. “The two (2) existing toilets will stay in place to cater for those big event days.”
“To ensure everyone visiting the Robertson Oval Sporting Complex has a prime viewing platform of the various sporting fields, the new building will be elevated one (1) metre above ground level,” Cr Doolan said.
“It’s great to see this project develop, as the amenities building is part of a masterplan that was developed by the Committee and Council over 5 years ago. The masterplan included the now completed hardstand netball courts, lights and irrigation system, as well as the soon to be brand new amenities building,” concluded Cr Doolan.
The project is expected to cost $1.4m Council is contributing $125,000 towards the project and the remaining contribution is funded by a grant from the Australian Government under the Building Better Regions Fund.
Tenders for construction will be invited in February.
IMAGE: L to R: Matthew Guan, Chris Sullivan, Councillor Wendy Hill, Councillor Anne-Louise Capel and Monica Foran have been working on the Robertson Oval Building project and providing advice to Council on features required in the new building.
New Sports Amenities for Robertson Oval, Dunedoo
In very welcome news, Warrumbungle Shire Council is set to receive $1.3M in funding to build a new sports amenity building for Robertson Oval, Dunedoo.
“This is terrific news for the Dunedoo community” said Warrumbungle Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Denis Todd. “Council has been working with the local community for some time now to develop the concept for the new amenities building and it is great that the Federal Government is now providing us with the financial capacity to do this.”
“The existing sports building at Robertson Oval in Dunedoo was constructed in the early 1970’s. As a structure the building has now reached a point where it is costly to maintain and it is not meeting modern expectations, especially in relation to toilets, change rooms, canteen and equipment storage. Despite a regime of maintenance works being undertaken on an annual basis a complete replacement of the building is required as the masonry building is cracked in many places due to structural failure in the foundations” said Cr Todd.
“Robertson Oval is the only sporting oval in town of Dunedoo. The oval enables a range of events and activities to take place such as sporting events, health and well-being programs, local and regional school events.”
The new regional sports and recreation building project at the Robertson Oval complex is expected to cost $1.4m and will provide;
• Modern toilet facilities
• Two (2) change rooms to cater for home team and away team competitors
• Multipurpose area including gym area
• Canteen/bar
• Referees change room
• Undercover spectator viewing area
• Outdoor undercover barbeque area
• A three-bay maintenance depot building.
“We appreciate the efforts of the Federal Government for providing this funding and thank Mark Coulton for his efforts in gaining the much needed funds. The project is being funded through the Building Better Regions Fund,” said Cr Todd.
“We will now set our sights on building a modern facility that will attract regional sports and regional events to the town of Dunedoo,” concluded Cr Todd.
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