Spooner Oval Works Reach Milestone

The new grandstand project at Spooner Oval is starting to take shape after the pro­ject reached a significant milestone this week with the concrete pour for the foun­dation.

Part of stage 1 of the Spooner Oval Mas­terplan, the project is set to deliver a stateof-the-art grandstand that will feature 210 seats, two levels with lift access to the up­per level, dressing rooms, a club room, bar and a canteen.

The project began after extensive com­munity consultation, with the first sod turned in December 2023.

Works complet­ed so far include:

• New water and sewer connections to the grandstand;

• Connections from the grandstand to the NBN, electricity and gas network;

• Earth and concrete works for the water tanks that will be constructed;

• Formwork and reinforcement of grand­stand foundations.

Forbes Shire Council Mayor, Phyllis Miller OAM, said the new grandstand would be a game-changer for sport in Forbes. “This will give us a modern facility that will be able to attract and host larger, regional events andboost the local economy,” she said.

“The existing facilities are outdated and not at a true usable standard, so this up­grade will ensure Spooner Oval can be used by sporting groups for many years to come.”

Works commencing in 2025 include:

• Structural steel erection;

• Lift shaft installation;

• Roof and walls to be installed;

• Perimeter concrete and concrete stairs installed;

• Internal linings and fit out.

The project is being funded through the Australian Government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program and the NSW Government Stronger Country Com­munities Fund and Regional Sport Facility Fund.

It is expected that the project will be com­pleted in, or around September 2025.