Baw Baw Shire Council awards early works contract for Warragul stadium expansion

Locally based Kubale Constructions has been awarded an early works contract valued at $1.25 million by Baw Baw Shire Council for the Warragul Leisure Centre Stadium Expansion to prepare the site for major construction.

The preparatory works will include earthworks, storm water drain installation and sewer diversion. Historically, part of the site has been filled and used for light industrial uses. This has resulted in some soil contamination that will be cleaned up as part of this project. Kubale Constructions will commence on-site works in February.

External hoarding has been installed on site in preparation for the early works to commence. This hoarding acts as public protection while construction works are being carried out near the pool to enable the pool and swimming clubs to still function unhindered.

A tender for the main contract works will be released in coming weeks.

Valued at over $10 million, the project will feature construction of two new indoor courts, a link to the existing building, new café, and servery to the pool, generous storage spaces, a new car park, assisted care change room, improved pedestrian links and access to new and existing facilities.

This project is being funded by a $6 million contribution from the Victorian Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program and a $4 million contribution from Baw Baw Shire Council.

Baw Baw Shire Council Mayor Michael Leaney notes “our local sporting community has been really supportive of this project from the start so it’s great to see the early works contract awarded and big things beginning to happen on the ground. Indoor sport participation is on the rise across Baw Baw Shire and we are excited to be able to expand capacity from two to four indoor courts at the Warragul Leisure Centre.”

The project is due to be completed in mid-2023.