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READY TO RENOVATE: The Bennett Oval grandstand after the roof was taken off.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Stage One of the Bennett Oval redevelopment project is well on track.
South Australian company Mossop Constructions + Interiors, working with local contractors, is making good progress as the crews prepare the old grandstand structure for a complete refit.
The old toilet and shower block has also been demolished with footing preparation completed for the new wet-area amenities. The grandstand roof has been taken off and the interior is being gutted.
SOON TO BE NEW: The old shower and toilet block is demolished at Bennett Oval.
Mossop Project Manager, Michael Pietrafesa said work was progressing smoothly with his crews working seamlessly with local contractors and labourers.
“This is a fantastic community project and we’re enjoying working with locals on this redevelopment,” Michael said.
“Whyalla Earthworks has done a great job on this stage of the project and we’re looking forward to working with more local operators as the process continues.
“There’s a lot of work to do but we’re excited as the project starts to take shape and the early progress has been great.”
Project update snapshot
Existing grandstand roof canopy has been removed
Removal of internal concrete slabs continues
Excavation of new amenities footings are complete
Underfloor plumbing to the new amenities block has commenced
CLEAN SLATE: Demolition continues at Bennett Oval.
Stage One of the Bennett Oval redevelopment will have the new changerooms and catering facilities ready for the Port Adelaide and Western Bulldogs pre-season AFL match on March 7 next year. This Marsh Community Series pre-season match was made possible by the Gupta family sponsorship of Port Adelaide and was the catalyst for the redevelopment project.
Also working on the Stage One redevelopment project, Adelaide company Greene Eden is currently installing new underground irrigation.
When this work is finished the oval will undergo a resurfacing program to bring the playing surface up to AFL and national cricket standard.
CONSTRUCTION STARTS: Footings are prepared for the new shower and toilet block.
The $2.8m Stage One of the Bennett Oval redevelopment has been assisted by a $890,850 State Government grant from the Grassroots Football, Cricket and Netball Facility Program (The Grassroots Program), administered through the Office of Recreation, Sport and Racing. Half of this money will go towards improvements at Memorial Oval.
Contributing to this grant was the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) and the South Australia Cricket Association (SACA).
Subsequent stages of the Bennett Oval redevelopment would involve the integration of other sports and associated facilities into the area to create a greater sporting precinct.
Any enquiries on this project, or others, can be made by calling Council on 8640 3444 during office hours, by submitting a customer enquiry on our website http://www.whyalla.sa.gov.au/page.aspx or via the free My Local Services app which can be downloaded at https://www.lga.sa.gov.au/mylocalservices
NEW LOOK: An artist's impression of how the new Bennett Oval grandstand will look.
STAGE 1 REDEVELOPMENT OF BENNETT OVAL
Totally refurbished grandstand building and toilet facilities inside and out
Facilities to meet AFL playing requirements
New bar facilities
New canteen facilities
New shade and weather structures
Upgraded field lighting
Upgraded irrigation for the playing surface
Levelling and remedial work on playing surface
General amenity tidy up
Disabled access from the carpark area.
MAJOR WORKS: A section of the Bennett Oval grandstand roof is taken off.