By Esther Lauaki
Ovals at Chirnside and Galvin parks will be greener than ever.
The two Werribee sports ovals will be resurfaced to make them environmentally sustainable.
Wyndham council is spending $2.4 million to replace the playing surfaces with a natural grass that requires less water to stay green.
Environment and sustainability portfolio holder Heather Marcus said the grass, called Santa Ana, would ensure the ovals are resilient to Melbourne’s scorching summer heat.
“With much of Australia experiencing a drought, Wyndham council is committed to being vigilant with our water use and doing all we can to preserve this precious resource,” Cr Marcus said.
“We know Wyndham residents care deeply about climate change and want us to do all we can to reduce our impact on the environment – these projects will do just that.”
Cr Marcus said the soil and turf being replaced at the Chirnside Park oval would be gifted to Victoria University, to be used at sports facilities at its Werribee campus.
Construction for both ovals has started, with Chirnside Park oval due to be completed in December and Galvin Park oval to be finished in March 2020.
Both reserves will remain open during construction, along with all streets and access points.
