Norman Griffiths Oval Update

At the Extraordinary Meeting, held on September the 11th 2025, councillors voted in favour of proceeding with the long-awaited upgrade to a synthetic playing surface. The project is expected to take around 14 months to complete, with an investment of over $5 million committed to delivering this major community asset.P

Project timeline:

• Design Complete - Early Dec 25

  Review of Environmental Factors - Feb / March 26

  Sydney Water resolution - March 26

  Appointing Contractors - March / April 26

  Award Contract - June 26

  Target work completion - end October / November 26.

WPFC strongly supports the adoption of the latest environmentally conscious technologies in this project. Council has confirmed that options such as no-fill synthetic turf and turf derived from sugar cane are being explored, helping reduce microplastic impact and ensuring the new surface is as eco-friendly as possible. In addition, new recycling plants for synthetic grass are now operational in Australia, meaning end-of-life materials can be responsibly repurposed rather than going to landfill.

Once completed, Norman Griffiths Oval will provide a safe, durable, and sustainable all-weather facility that benefits not only our players but also the broader community. We’ll continue to keep members updated as works progress towards this exciting milestone in our club’s history.

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