Local sportsgrounds have been restored and upgraded ahead of the winter season, with the ACT Government taking advantage of the milder summer and recent rainfall.

Across Canberra, a two-week closure of sportsgrounds between 18-31 March allowed for important work to be completed by our maintenance teams.

Calwell District Playing Fields was one of the local ovals recently transformed by a full restoration.

The fields’ existing surface was removed in late 2021 and replaced with 106 cubic metres of organic material before being levelled and prepared for this year’s soccer season.

_{Field at Calwell District Playing Fields during restoration works – 14 December 2021}

_{Field in use by the Brindabella Blues Football Club following restoration works - 21 May 2022.}

Brindabella Blues Football Club President Ryan Webeck said the players now have a safer and more enjoyable home ground to play on.

_{Ryan Webeck, president of the Brindabella Blues Football Club.}

“It’s been a huge upgrade, particularly on the field used by our premier league teams; it’s like carpet compared to last year,” Ryan said.

“It means we have a more consistent, more enjoyable, and safer playing surface.”

“The field is now one of the best in the region and, as it matures over the next 12-18 months, it should only improve.”

“Our club greatly appreciates the work carried on our fields and I want to thank the ACT Government's field maintenance crew for their efforts.”

The Calwell playing fields are one of the local ovals to receive upgrades this year. Other sportsground upgrades across the region include new lighting, changeroom facilities, turf and more.

For a full program of upgrades and locations, visit the ACT Government’s City Services website.

_{Field in use by the Brindabella Blues Football Club.}