Warrnambool City Council has no firm plans for sporting clubs if funding for the redevelopment of Reid Oval is secured.
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Chief executive officer Bruce Anson said several other clubs had indicated they were willing to help out the regular Reid Oval tenants – Warrnambool and East Warrnambool football netball clubs – with alternative home ground locations while works were underway. The works are anticipated to take two years if funding is received.
“It is too soon to say which of those clubs is keen to help out because no formal commitments have been made,” he said. “It is important to note that council has yet to receive any external funding for the redevelopment of the Reid Oval. Without confirmed funding, council cannot know the scope of the project which will, in turn, have an impact on any interim arrangements.”
When asked if Warrnambool and East Warrnambool football/netball clubs would still have the oval as its home ground after the redevelopments, Mr Anson said given the potential for significant investment into creating a leading regional facility, the council would be talking to all users of the ground about future arrangements.
“Should the project proceed, council will seek expert advice on how to ensure the ground is maintained in the best possible condition,” he said.
He said the ground would be used as often as possible, provided the level of activity did not impact adversely on the playing surface.
“All clubs will want to ensure the ground is in good condition for finals games so that will be a factor in determining how the oval is used,” he said.
“This arrangement is already in place.”