What |
Major renovation of the ground’s sports surfaces, including renewal of the irrigation and drainage systems, re-levelling of the grounds and installation of sports courts. |
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Why |
The sports field condition at Lyttelton Recreation Ground has been below an acceptable level for some years, the main issues being very poor field levels resulting in poor drainage and turf cover, and an inadequate irrigation system. |
Where |
Lyttelton Recreation Ground. |
When |
Mid-October 2023 to late May 2024. Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm and Saturday, 8am to 6pm. No work on Sundays or public holidays. (weather/site condition dependent). |
Contact |
The contractor is MCL Contracting. Contact Hamish McLenaghan. Phone 021 362 526, Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm and Saturday, 8am to 6pm. |
Details
The existing rugby and football fields will be upgraded, reorientated and resown with new turf. A new drainage and irrigation system will also be installed, as well as ducting for future floodlighting. The works will also include a multi-sports court that can be used for either basketball or futsal, a new netball court, and an artificial turf training ground for rugby and football. The full scope of works is as follows:
- Installation of temporary fencing, and erosion and sediment controls
- Site clearance
- Surface cultivation and topsoil stripping
- Subgrade re-levelling
- Installation of a new irrigation system
- Installation of floodlight ducting
- Installation of a drainage system and drainage layer
- Respreading of topsoil
- Turf grass sowing and grow-in
- Installation of a multisport court
- Installation of an artificial turf training area
- Installation of a netball court
- Installation of perimeter bollards
We anticipate there will be some on-going noise associated with general sports field re-levelling activity and as materials are brought into the site. We will be making every effort to minimise the impact of this work as much as possible.
Work will take around four months to complete, with a further four months needed for the new grass to grow in. We expect to reopen the grounds before winter 2024.
Noise
There may be increased noise, dust and vibrations during work but it shouldn’t impact on your power, water, gas or phone services.
Safety
Safety is our biggest priority so please keep children and pets away from worksites.
Bins
Please put your bins out as usual before 6am on your collection day. Our crew will move and return them if needed.
