WORKS are planned at Tom Flood Reserve with the aim of increasing usage of the space.<\/p>\n
The main groups at the site, which includes a velodrome and athletics track are the Bendigo and District Cycling Club and the Bendigo Harriers Athletics Club.<\/p>\n
However, City of Greater Bendigo manager of active and healthy communities Amy Johnston said a surface upgrade would allow for a bigger range of sport to take place.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith increased drainage to the surface we hope we\u2019ll be able to have more winter activity in particular at Tom Flood,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat could include junior AFL, soccer, rugby, gridiron, even special events including festivals and live music events.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe think we can activate it even more than it has been already. It\u2019s about all year-round use and making sure we support events when we can.\u201d<\/p>\n
The $1.1 million upgrade includes the demolition of the old oval surface, installation of a new sand slit drainage system, and replanting of the oval with \u201cdrought-tolerable\u201d Santa Ana grass.<\/p>\n
Ms Johnston said it\u2019s hoped the resurfacing will allow for Tom Flood to \u201ctake the pressure off the Queen Elizabeth Oval\u201d by hosting more activities.<\/p>\n
The project is part of the Rosalind Park precinct master plan, which also recommends upgrading the fencing along Barnard Street and removing it at the Park Road intersection to allow for a \u201cpocket park\u201d.<\/p>\n
The master plan also outlines a proposal of a reserve lawn to the south of the velodrome, which would include the relocation of the bus interchange and loss of the car parking in area to make space for an open park.<\/p>\n
The resurfacing starts this month and is expected to be completed in mid-November, during which time the velodrome will be closed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WORKS are planned at Tom Flood Reserve with the aim of increasing usage of the space. The main groups at the site, which includes a velodrome and athletics track are the Bendigo and District Cycling Club and the Bendigo Harriers Athletics Club. However, City of Greater Bendigo manager of active and healthy communities Amy Johnston […]<\/p>\n