The long overdue redevelopment of the Goulburn Hockey Complex is now one step closer following Tuesday night’s council meeting.
Council awarded two tenders relating to the project, with companies now selected to undertake the refurbishment of the western field and construction of new LED lighting systems for both fields.
“I’m pleased at the quick progress we’ve been able to make on this project following the great news in November where we gained $3.87 million in funding from the NSW Government. As a Council our focus is on getting the western field at the facility upgraded to a water-based turf so that our hockey community has two usable fields, and I look forward to seeing the first games on that field in 2021.”
Polytan were selected to provide a refurbished water-based field, at a cost of $1,710,137. Polytan are an experienced company in the provision of hockey turf fields and were the sole supplier for hockey surfacing for the 2016 Olympic Games.
Power by Watts were awarded the tender for the design and construction of a new LED lighting system for the two fields, to be capable of hosting national grade competitions. The existing light poles will be retained, with the project to cost $344,971.
Upgraded men’s and women’s change rooms, and a new 132 space sealed car park are also to be constructed as part of the wider project which will see the Goulburn Regional Hockey Facility able to cater to state and national hockey championship requirements.
$3.8 million has been provided by the NSW Government through the Restart NSW Program, with the Goulburn Hockey Association also contributing $200,000. Goulburn Mulwaree Council purchased the complex off the Goulburn Workers Club in November 2020 for $3 million in order to secure the future of hockey in this region.
