Update – City Oval Netball Courts

Published on 21 March 2024

As the netball season approaches, Horsham Rural City Council is ensuring that the new courts at City Oval will be ready for the opening round.

Horsham City Oval is undergoing a transformative redevelopment, and Council is committed to delivering top facilities for players and spectators.

Frequently asked questions

Will the netball courts be ready for the season?

Yes, final compliance testing has been completed and the courts are now ready for play.

Is the lighting and landscaping ready?

Lighting compliance testing has been completed and the lighting is finished. Minimal landscaping is in place at the moment, with the remainder to be undertaken in conjunction with the netball pavilion build.

Will there be toilets available for netballers etc?

Relocatable site toilets will be provided for use by the netballers and general public during home games.

Recently upgraded toilets on the O'Callaghans Parade side of City Oval will also be available. 

What is the timeline for the new netball pavillion?

Temporary changerooms are being provided for the upcoming season in the nearby former ambulance station building.

Council is still in the procurement phase for the pavillion. Market response to the project tender has been over budget on two occasions. Council has determined that an innovative response is required to deliver the functional design required for the facility while containing costs within the budget.

A new tender to design and construct the netball pavilion will be released to market early next week.

How is HRCC working with HFNC to ensure disruption is minimalised during the construction period?

Council holds monthly meetings with the club and other City Oval stakeholders, to ensure disruption is minimised during the construction period.

Is the project still on track?

The new netball pavillion project is very much on track.  Funding for the completion of the new netball changerooms and multi-purpose space is confirmed through a Sport and Recreation Victoria grant and Council’s Capital Works budget.

The minor delay in the procurement phase is a fiscally prudent action to ensure that costs are contained within the available budget. Our funding partner, Sport and Recreation Victoria, is well aware of the situation and is supporting HRCC in finding a responsible resolution.

Have a question about the City Oval redevelopment? 

Give us a call on 53829777.