North Park Multipurpose Clubroom Development Update

Published on 27 August 2020

The multi-million dollar North Park Multipurpose Clubroom Development made possible by State, Federal and local funding is progressing well although with some delay. 

The project has not been exempt from the impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic and it is currently about a month behind with an expected completion date in January 2021. 

Delays have been caused understandably by state of emergency Coronavirus restrictions and also inclement weather. All other aspects of the project are on track.

The building is well and truly starting to take shape with the roof of the clubroom due to go on this week. This will then facilitate the external cladding and windows going in. 

Roughing-in of air conditioning, water and electricity will also occur allowing the building to progress to lock-up stage within the next three months. 

In October, early works electrical will commence with a new power supply to the building coming from Newington Road.

A time lapse of the latest stage of the building progress is viewable here. 

Beyond the building development, stormwater drainage and moving of the goalposts on the oval are the next steps in the project. 

North Park will be cordoned off in the coming months for these important upgrade works and park users and residents will be notified well in advance of the specific dates of the works. 

Northern Grampians Shire Mayor, Cr Murray Emerson, said he is very pleased with the progress to date of North Park and has been checking in on it regularly.

“It is wonderful to see the roof work being finalised as it gives us a very clear idea of what the building will look like in its setting and also means that we are nearing lock-up stage,” he said. 

“Hopefully there are no further delays to the project and the community and user groups can begin to enjoy this amazing facility in early 2021.”