Wellesley Park’s new facilities unveiled
Published on 10 October 2017
In a ceremony today, the City of Hobart has officially opened the redevelopment of the Wellesley Park Oval and playground.
The Lord Mayor of Hobart, Alderman Sue Hickey said the Council was thrilled with the new facilities.
“Prior to this redevelopment, the amenities at the site were in need of an overhaul. The change rooms were inadequate; there was limited disability access; and providing an all-weather playing surface was proving very challenging – with the ground often being closed from mid-winter to spring.
“Today we have a completely redeveloped facility. We now have a wonderful function facility, new change-rooms, a new playing surface, new lighting, a fabulous new playground completely refurbishments public toilets.
“The project has resulted in first class facilities but importantly, has also built partnerships. The Council worked with the South Hobart Football Club, the Tasmanian and Australian governments to complete the extensive refurbishment,” said the Lord Mayor.
Key improvement works include:
- Resurfacing, drainage and irrigation improvements to the Wellesley Park oval playing surface
- New oval lighting
- Landscaping and car park works
- Change room improvements and a new function room
- Upgrade to public toilets
- Newly developed playground facility
The Lord Mayor said the Council was particularly proud of the new playground which was designed and built by City of Hobart staff.
“The once tired playground in South Hobart has been transformed into a nature-based playground which melds the best of old and new. With the creative landscaping, natural play opportunities and new pieces of play equipment, local children now have an inspiring place to have fun close to home,” said the Lord Mayor.
The Council acknowledges the contributions of the Australian Government and the
Department of Premier and Cabinet, Sport and Recreation Tasmania who provided significant funding for the project. The Australian Government contributed $1.2 million, the Tasmanian Government contributed $142,000 and the City of Hobart contributed $386,000 to the project.