Preston City Oval: Sport Scoping Study 30/06/09 About This Document Contents

Preston City Oval: Sport Scoping Study 30/06/09 About this document Contents

This document is the only document produced for this project other than the drawing files that include existing conditions, 1. INTRODUCTION ...... 2 development options and preferred concepts shown in this plan and submitted separately. 2. THE SITE...... 4 Acknowledgements 3. PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORKS ...... 8 4. CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 20 @leisure to like to acknowledge the following people who assisted APPENDICES...... 22 in the preparation of this plan. APPENDIX 1. PLANNING AND POLICY CONTEXT ...... 22 APPENDIX 2. CONSULTATION SUMMARY...... 26 City of Darebin: Janice Lane ‐ Manager, Leisure Services, Nick APPENDIX 3. SPORTSTURF CONSULTANTS PTY LTD REPORT...... 36 Mazzarella – Manager, Major Projects, and Andrew McHugh APPENDIX 4. EXISTING CONDITIONS; BUILDINGS...... 38 Sport and Recreation Victoria: Andrew McKenzie APPENDIX 5. DESIGN RESPONSE...... 46 AFL: Grant Williams and Peter Schwab APPENDIX 6. BUILDING SERVICES REPORT...... 52 Sports Turf Consultants Australia: Peter Robinson APPENDIX 7. PREVIOUS OPTIONS...... 65 Northern Knights: Peter Kennedy APPENDIX 8. PRELIMINARY AREA ANALYSIS ...... 67 Preston Cricket Club: Richard Norris APPENDIX 9. OVAL NAMING RIGHTS SURVEY...... 70 Preston Bullants Junior Football Club: Dennis McNeice APPENDIX 10. ITEMISED COSTS OF THE PREFERRED DEVELOPMENT OPTION72 Preston Social Club: Alex Shaw END NOTES ...... 77 Northern Bullants: Gary Sullivan

The sub consultant team included the following: Williams Ross Architects: Gray Barton BRT Consulting Engineers: Samuel Thorn Wilde and Woolarde Quantity Surveyors: Gary Crutchley

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30/06/09 1. Introduction The project Purpose of the Sport Scoping Study Preston City Oval is one of Darebin’s premier sporting facilities. It forms an integral part of the Preston Central Activity Centre and is The aim of this project is to investigate, scope and recommend identified as a key site for upgrading as part of the Preston Central development options for sporting facilities at Preston City Oval. Structure Plan 2006. Tasks The facility is home to the Northern Bullants Football Club who play The brief identified the following tasks: in the VFL and the Preston Cricket Club who play Sub‐District 1. Review of background information in relation to the Preston Cricket. The facility is also used by the Northern Football League, City Oval, including “Sport in the North” by Jeavons and the Northern Knights (AFL Victoria TAC Cup team), and the Preston Jeavons Pty Ltd that is the guiding framework used for sport Bullants Junior Football Club. development, the adopted Preston Oval Masterplan 2005, The Preston City Oval is owned and managed by Darebin City Preston Central Vision 2006 and the Preston Central Council who employ a full‐time curator to maintain the oval. Structure Plan 2006. The clubs pay Council a concessional licence fee to use the ground, 2. Review all existing licence/lease agreement arrangements and buildings where applicable. and usage at the Preston City Oval. 3. Review the operations of the Northern Bullants Football Club and Preston Football Social Club to analyse future usage and Background financial projections.

The State Government (Sport and Recreation Victoria) recently 4. Review the condition audit of buildings provided. announced a $10 million grant across the state for improved 5. Consult with key stakeholders and nominated community facilities at Victorian Football League venues. Preston City Oval was user groups. included as part of this funding package. 6. Scope, prepare and evaluate building options based on Sport and Recreation Victoria has provided $1.4 million and the current and projected usage of Preston City Oval. Australian Football League has provided $200,000 with the aim of 7. Capacity planning required to determine limitations of some meeting the future development needs of football in the northern existing features and suggested improvements. metropolitan area. This includes improving core facilities as well as those essential to enhancing the viability of the Northern 8. Comparison with other similar VFL grounds managed by local Bullants. Central to this intent is to provide a home at the ground governments. for the Northern Knights.

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9. Identify facility development priorities against key objectives Methods for the project. This project involved the following key components. 10. Identify potential community uses. Detailed consultation program:

11. Prepare schematic plans and establish preliminary cost A telephone survey of all user groups estimates for development options. Interviews with Council staff, SRV and the AFL 12. Development of a preferred option upon consultation with Face to face meetings with the Preston Social Club, Preston key stakeholders. Junior Football Club, the Northern Knights and the Preston Cricket Club 13. Identify potential financial partners apart from Sport and A number of steering committee meetings with Recreation Victoria and AFL Victoria. representatives of Council, the AFL, SRV and Northern 14. Identify synergies between proposed facilities and Bullants Football Club community use. Meetings with staff 15. Develop a detailed project schedule. Interviews with all Councils responsible for VFL grounds 16. Present a draft Scoping study that identifies development Preparation of a core requirements matrix options with associated concept plans. Review of background information and planning policies (see 17. Prepare a final Sport Scoping Study report for the Preston Appendix 1) City Oval. Review of the existing conditions information and prepare Note: due to budget constraints the detail proposed in this existing conditions drawings project was scaled back. A brief for the architectural works Formal assessment of the playing surface Development of three options (and refine these) Several round‐table evaluations, and refine the options Agreement on the preferred concept and probable costs

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Image 1. Darebin Planning Scheme showing oval in flood overlay

2. The site

The site is bounded by Cramer Street to the north, Mary Street to the east, Bruce Street to the south and VicTrack land and railway tracks to the west. The surrounding properties are mixed‐use, but predominantly retail to the north and east and residential to the south and west. The site is within the Preston Central Principal Activity Centre. It sits behind the main shopping area and abuts mixed‐use properties on the eastern side. It has a main road frontage however the main buildings on the site do not address the main road, and buildings on the eastern side do not address the Oval. The Oval’s presence is somewhat disguised by earth mounds, signage and a several separate buildings. The site is zoned Public Park and Recreation Zone (PPRZ) with a flood overlay around the perimeter that requires permits for works and buildings. (See Darebin Planning Scheme image below.) Policy and planning documents relevant to the site are outlined in Appendix 1.

The Google image below shows the site context.

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Image 2. Preston City oval site context The following site context is a major competitive strength for the ground: There are some opportunities to harvest stormwater from nearby large roof areas in the retail precinct. The viability of any social venue is enhanced by its proximity to the railway station and its visibility from a main road.position on a main road. The proximity to the railway station provides opportunities for spectators to reach the oval for games and to minimise car parking required at the ground. With future development of land use to the east, new buildings may over look the ground, and activate this edge. The constraints of the site and its location are: The site has a floodway overlay that may complicate future building works. The site is hard against a narrow parcel of land used for access and car parking and is leased by Council from VicTrack. It may not be available in the long term and the land’s size limits functional car parking at the ground and its current condition is unsightly.

The whole site is relatively small for an Australian Rules Football ground and it only has one playing field. This means there are substantial challenges in meeting demand by cricket and football and little flexibility in scheduling.

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A number of buildings have been constructed around the perimeter at different times. Some of these buildings, such as Facilities the band hall, are not dependant on this location or the use or The outdoor space on the site consists of one oval (1.7 ha) with a function of the ground. These buildings obscure site lines into turf wicket used for football and cricket. The ground has been used the Reserve, are functionally incompatible with the sports continuously for football and cricket since 1882. precinct and have previously been identified in the Oval Masterplan for removal. There is a narrow green verge around the oval used informally for social activity and pedestrian passage, and there is a small The main buildings and social club do not address the main playground in the southeast corner adjacent to residences. street (Cramer Street), and hence their location does not maximise opportunities to raise revenue outside of game‐ Facilities on the site include: times. At present the main view into the reserve from the o Club toilet / change rooms, social o Maintenance shed west is framed by the public toilet block. space and offices o Three turf and two The narrow verge around the ground limits the potential of o Grandstand concrete cricket practice the site to serve the social and physical activity needs of the o Social club nets Activity Centre and adjacent residents. o Canteen o A playground Car parking in this verge means there is no continuous path o Ticket box o On-street car parking around the oval for walking or jogging. o Score board o Half-court basketball court o Public toilets o Perimeter and boundary o Small double-storey corporate fences facility and storage o Band hall

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The location of buildings is shown below.

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The following table outlines the core requirements of the proposed development as outlined in the consultation with user groups.

Table 1. Summary of requirements from consultation

COMPONENT 30 September Control Project Meeting Group – Interview Bullants Northern Football Club Sport – Interview Recreation and Victoria – 5 Nov Meeting AFL Victoria Preston – Interview Cricket Club Survey – Northern Knights Football Club – Interview Football Northern League Preston – Interview Juniors Football Bullants Preston – Interview Club Football Social Council Workshop 31 October

Multi purpose / function room (200+?) √ √i √ √ii √iii √iv √v Would use ?vi if required Gymnasium and rehabilitation facilities √ √ vii - √ - - Xviii Upgraded change areas for participants √ √ √ √ - - √ Increased storage area √ √ √ √ √ √ - √ - √ Upgrade current small social area into offices and attract other √ √ix √ √ x - √ √ - √xi users Space for meetings / training courses, etc √ √ √ - √ - - √ Improved oval lighting √ √xii √ √ xiii √xiv √ 150 - √ - ?xv Integration of buildings where possible √ √ √ - - - √ Entrance enhancement / focus and signage √ √ - - - - √ Pedestrian and traffic flow improvements √ √ - √xvi √xvii - √ Better public toilets √ √ √ √xviii √xix √xx ESD initiatives – water √ √ √ - - √xxi Fencing for balls √ √xxii √xxiii - ?xxiv Spectator terrace shade √xxv √ - - ?xxvi Ground surface enhancement √ √ xxvii √ √xxviii √ √xxix Two separable spaces for social functions √

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 8 30/06/09 Appendix 8. outlines the area analysis based on these requirements. Provide two sets of accessible public toilets on the ground for users of the oval in the vicinity of, or in conjunction with, the main The following points were agreed as the key objectives for change and buildings the basis for preparing the design concept: Re‐create one or more prominent gateway entry points 1. To provide a functional indoor space for the conduct of sports‐related club activities Provide signage directing pedestrians to the ground from the railway station, Preston Market and High Street Retain and enhance accessibility of the grandstand (consolidate the grandstand and other function club rooms where possible) Provide a more pleasant environment for spectators through refined grassy mounds and additional shade Design a multi purpose / function room to seat 120 persons that is able to work as a lecture theatre / induction / meeting room area Increase ease of maintenance with audio visual support (built in multi‐media) as well as Provide interpretive information/signage of the history of the oval adequate storage space for equipment 3. Improve layout and functionality of car Separate the function room from administrative offices parking west of oval Locate where possible in a prominent location towards the 4. Improve the standard of the playing surface Cramer Street side of existing buildings Improve irrigation and drainage to enhance the standard of the Enable two separate small functions to use the space at the same surface during winter (see Appendix 2.) time – preferably separated by a level change Review opportunities to increase the LUX of existing lighting to Provide administration offices for Northern Bullants and Northern 150 (with a view to upgrading in future) Knights (2 + 2 staff, and part time staff)

Provide small gymnasium space and rehabilitation facilities for club use only (primarily to serve the Northern Knights) The Preferred Development Option Increase storage for all clubs Six options were prepared for this scoping project. Option 6, the Refurbish change areas for males and females, including people preferred option, is shown on the following page. It includes the with a disability following works: 2. Improve the general appeal of the facility and GRANDSTAND grounds New function room within existing social club dining room Demolish the existing ticket box and functionally obsolete toilets New bar and kitchen within existing dining area and replace fencing

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 9 30/06/09 NORTHERN BULLANTS BUILDING EXTERNAL WORKS AND SERVICES New offices to replace meeting and dining area Associated stormwater, sewer, gas, fire and electrical services Improved thermal insulation and heating and cooling Landscaping and new entry off Cramer Street Gym, store, treatment and entry ESD (water and energy) initiatives Accessible change amenities

ALL ABILITIES ACCESS Probable costs Lift and shaft, including covered walkway The estimated probable cost of the preferred option is $2,338,230 excluding design contingencies, fees and escalations. The probable NEW SPECTATOR TOILET BLOCK AND NEW TICKET BOX cost of Stage 1 is $1,205,600. Demolish two toilet blocks, ticket box and boundary fencing Costs are relatively high due to deterioration of existing infrastructure New spectator toilet block, ticket box and kiosk etc (see Appendix 6 for a report on building services); the lack of

access to administration, social club, grandstand and toilets / change for people using wheelchairs; and possible contamination at the site. The preferred development option and probable costs do not address all the items identified in the building audit and the master plans. Many of these are outside the scope of the grants provided for this project. Itemised costs of the project are shown after the preferred concept.

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PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 11 30/06/09 Previous options provided a smaller social space than in Option 1. This option was easier to do in two stages and was the cheapest option. Appendix 7. illustrates the 5 other options that are not the preferred The Northern Bullants were concerned about the size of the social option. facility. Option 3. also did not allow for a lift serving all major buildings. The main issues that necessitated the different options were: Option 4. addressed these issues by providing the social space where The ability to provide for 150+ people in the social club space, it is currently and office accommodation into the existing social club with options to include that in the existing social club spaces or area. It extended the building more towards the Oval rather than at separate the rear as any extension to the rear would have made access at the rear very difficult. The option was more expensive than Option 3, The ability to stage the project including a lift, a new roof to the Northern Bullants building and the The need to have access for people using wheelchairs to the social office accommodation works. facility, offices and the grandstand Due to the high cost of Option 4., Option five returned the social space The location and scale of the gym to the current social club location and the offices to the current Northern Bullants office and social space location. It retains the gym in

front of the Bullants building and provides a lift serving the grandstand The first option presented proposed an altered, large social space and and the office building. in‐fill around the grandstand. This provided the greatest benefit for viewing the Oval. It is, however, the option that was the most The final concept, Option 6 retains the core functions in the same expensive as it required significant alterations to the current locations as the previous option. It provides additional storage for grandstand. The Project Steering Group liked the aesthetics and clubs and an additional accessible toilet in conjunction with the gym. It competitive aspect of Option 1. but agreed that it was beyond the also provides a walkway from the lift to the social space to provide budget. access for people using wheelchairs. Option 2. focused on a new ground floor building south of the existing football club building. The disadvantage of this option is that it doesn’t provide good accessibility to the main grandstand or office. It is more cluttered, uses valuable extra land and may impact on maintenance access to the ground. It could also cost more if contaminated soil is present and needs to be removed. Option 3. This option focused on redevelopment of the existing social club upper level, with some ability to look through onto the ground. It

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 12 30/06/09 quality of, and the views from, the building as well as the number of Viability of a function centre at the Oval games and activities held at the ground. The Northern Bullants Football Club would like to see a large function The priority for the funding provided by SRV and AFL was to assist the centre on the site (to seat 200+ people or 450sqm) that can club become financially viable as well as to provide for improved accommodate all the club’s social functions, including end of year football development and the integration of football activities with the presentations. broader community. An investigation into other users and facilities in the vicinity of the An investigation into the VFL / AFL ground development did not find ground suggests that there is not significant potential for additional significant trends relevant to the development of social facilities at use that would warrant a function facility of this size. There are several Preston City Oval. Several grounds are redeveloping social facilities relatively large venues in the vicinity that can be hired by clubs and a with most receiving some contribution from the clubs, and in some number of small community venues within a few minutes of the cases from the cricket clubs as well. ground. There are several alternatives for a social drinking and a The development at Sandringham is based in part on projections based number of function and reception centres also within a few minutes of around the quality of the views of the Bay. the ground, most of which are in higher profile commercial areas and prominent locations such as on main roads. Higher‐level grounds are less likely to have social facilities on site. Princess Park, North Melbourne and Casey fields have limited social The Northern Bullants prepared a business proposition identifying the facilities because either they are being provided for away from the need for a 200 set social club facility however this did not include ground or because larger club home games are now at a major financial or feasibility projections. The plan indicated the principal stadium. target for functions at Preston City Oval would be other football clubs to the north who do not have such facilities. The Club feels it is Casey Fields and Sandringham have purposely limited the number of obligated to help struggling clubs in the north. seats to 100 to reduce the cost of complying with accessibility and other codes. The competition for both function centres and social bars in the immediate suburb is intense and whilst this centre’s construction is unlikely to lead to a lucrative ongoing income there are significant benefits to upgrading the core facilities to meet a greater range of needs as well as sit‐down venue for game‐day meals. The majority of potential users and stakeholders interviewed suggested that the most appropriate and viable size of a social club function area would be for a comfortable seating capacity of 120 persons. The viability of this centre is likely to be directly related to the

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 13 30/06/09 Preston Social Club meeting the current needs of player development for football and other codes. Preston City Oval has an existing Social Club with a long history at the reserve. It provides for social drinking, caters to game‐day and small The benefits of a development will be: club functions as well as community functions such as parties and • Timely asset replacement ceremonies. Use of this facility is governed by what will provide the • Additional income from sit‐down lunches and small gatherings, greatest revenue rather than what has the greatest relevance to the as well as orientation and training activities with the potential for ground and the clubs located here. secondary‐spend during and after those times It is understood that the Social Club pays the cost of the grounds • Replacement of functionally obsolete facilities for players and licence fee. The Social Club provides a financial contribution to both spectators the Cricket Club and Football Club through voluntary fundraising • Greater attractiveness of the club for players and members due efforts. The Social Club currently holds the liquor license at the ground to the enhanced standard of player and spectator facilities, as and provides insurance for the Social Club facility. The Social Club well as the visual appeal of the reserve indicates that they currently pay a nominal licence fee for the use of • All Abilities access to accommodate an under market and reduce the grounds. risk of complaints and unsatisfied patrons In the longer term a Social Club and separate function space operating • Ability to accommodate the Northern Knights at the ground as a independently on the reserve is unlikely to be viable, nor is it possible home for football in the north and to provide improved player to provide two such spaces within a limited budget. pathways The Social Club indicated that it would like to continue operating at the Reserve and, if required, would operate out of a new social / function centre. They see that the benefits of the Social Club continuing are the limited expense of generating money for the clubs due the use of volunteers, and savings from insurance and licences that serve multiple clubs rather than would be the case if provided for separately. Whilst the Social Club allows for a moderate degree of community engagement and ownership, the current operation may not provide the level of professionalism or capacity that might be expected of a new facility. The football club would like to have a professional caterer at the Reserve and paid staff manage the social / function centres. The Project Steering Group confirmed that the focus of the project would not just be about providing a social venue, but also about

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 14 30/06/09 The steering committee agreed all works described should be Funding and Implementation documented ready for tender. Works can then be excluded if tender is above overall budget. As the cost estimate for the improvement would exceed the available budget, a staged implemention plan is required. The cost plan to be Other implementation issues implemented illustrates the priority items. Council’s planning officers have advised that a planning permit would be required for work on the buildings unless the development is under Staging was a major consideration in determining the preferred $1 million and the building footprint did not increase. The application concept. Key issues about staging relate to prioritising those works would need to be referred to Melbourne Water as there is a flood either focused on football requirements or those works more overlay on the site. This is unlikely to affect any development, significant to access and inclusion requirements (which the existing especially if the proposed building’s floor level is above the current building does not currently provide). levels. Contributions from other sources Management Naming rights were briefly investigated as part of this project (see A clear memorandum of understanding or heads of agreement needs Appendix 9.). The Northern Bullants do not currently have authority to be prepared in relation to the use, pricing and management of the from Council for naming rights at the facility. In a new occupancy new social facility. agreement conditions related to naming rights should be clarified. The Northern Bullants would like to have a professional caterer at the Council has commitment to upgrading the grounds in line with the reserve, and would like to have paid staff to manage the social / Master Plan over a period of time. The establishment of warm season function centre. The revenue for the facility will need to support all grasses on the playing surface is scheduled in the short term as a users of the ground. priority. Other priority items for Council to consider funding are: Council is proposing to licence the ground and the new facility to the Landscaping of the Gower Street entrance and replacement of the Northern Bullants Football Club or consider an EOI process to manage toilet facility. the social facilities. This agreement needs to set out access arrangements to the facility, cost apportionments, maintenance The existing clubs at the reserve are not in the position to contribute responsibilities and the hours, as well as conditions and nature of use financially to the upgrade of built facilities, however the football club associated with the ground to ensure that carrying capacity is not indicated that it may be able to assist with in land building services. exceeded.

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 15 30/06/09 Improving landscape amenity Access and parking

The Cramer Street frontage of Preston City Oval offers views The buildings on the site are poorly accessible by wheelchair. dominated by meters, rubbish bins, club sponsor signs, community The buildings are accessed either via the chain mesh gate on Cramer event signs, a disused ticket box, toilet block, a number of utility and Street or via a side road on the east side of Edith Street with a row of railway‐related poles, various fences and relatively rough grassed angle parking. The road is leased to Council although VicTrack has verges, open drains and senescing trees. This presents a tired and indicated it may still require it as part of their rail transport devalued picture of what is a very significant site for Preston and the improvements in the future. This is an issue for the ground as the sports played there. building‐line and the VicTrack boundary are not clearly established on There are a collection of mature palm and eucalypt trees on the site as the site and there are buildings that extend close to this rear well as approximately twenty elm trees that encircle the ground. boundary. The other issue that the land ownership presents is that this Some are in relatively poor condition and in the long term will need to road verge provides a significant amount of off‐street parking (70 be replaced. The suckered roots provide some challenges for carparks) at the ground as well as direct entry to the venue. maintenance, particularly as they interfere with ground drainage. If Dedicated car parking at other metropolitan VFL grounds varies from and when these are replaced, species that are less likely to interfere less than 30 at Port Melbourne and Sandringham to over 100 at Box with the drains should be used. New trees should also be planted Hill (approximately 125) and Princes Park / Visy Park (approximately further from the playing surface. 180). There is no strong landscape theme on the Reserve although the elm It appears that some users of the Reserve park at the ground, travel to and palm trees provide character and a connection with the history of work by train and return for training in the evening. On‐street car the Reserve and its former status. parking surrounds the reserve other than along Cramer Street. The landscape Master Plan recommended that some earth mounding Compared to the majority of metropolitan VFL ovals, Preston offers a should be removed, however there is some value in activity at the relatively large amount of non‐dedicated parking along surrounding grounds being screened from surrounds. It is likely that the mounds streets and within adjacent retail precincts. contain contaminated fill as is the case in many similar grounds, and therefore their removal is to be properly assessed and quantified.

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 16 30/06/09 On‐street parking surrounding Preston City Oval includes Edith Street (approx. 65 spaces reserved for train patrons only), Mary Street Sustaining a high quality playing surface (approx. 55 spaces) and Bruce Street (approx. 80 spaces). The angle During cricket season the ground is reported to be in very good parking along Mary Street appears to be used by surrounding condition, and has been voted best in the competition on more than businesses and shoppers. Parking along this verge and Bruce Street one occasion. Council staff indicate that this is largely due to the restricts the provision of a pathway around the reserve that might amount of water that has been available for irrigation. This may not encourage physical activity. Parking associated with adjacent be case in the future due to the short supply of water. commercial/retail developments includes approximately 120 spaces surrounding Cramers Hotel to the east and a substantial amount of In January 2009, @leisure engaged Sportsturf Consultants Pty Ltd to parking at the railway / commercial car park to the north (Preston investigate ground conditions following some concerns raised in the Market). consultation (see Appendix 2). The audit assessed the condition of the ground as having moderate to good presentation, very good turf cover There is no pedestrian access gate from the east side of the reserve. (85%) (high density, moderate to good vigour), with some thin areas There is pedestrian access from the playground, beside the grandstand due to heat and moisture stress and weaker areas recovering from and off Cramer Street. football wear. There is low weed incidence. The main issue with respect to parking is not to provide sufficient The ground has a rough dome shape with many minor surface parking for game‐days, but to provide for a small amount of parking in undulations and depressions. The soil is sandy loam. The surface is conjunction with club facilities. Preferably this should include a small firm except for Kikuyu patches that are soft and thatchy. There is an number of spaces for staff and several accessible car spaces. automatic irrigation system and the ground has full drainage system. The ground is relatively narrow for an AFL ground at 127m. It is the sixth smallest at 21,463 sqm and the sixth narrowest in VFL competition. It would be difficult to provide a wider ground given the location of the roadway on the eastern side and the expense of creating any extra playing area is not warranted. See the following table for the size of comparable grounds.

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FIELD GROUND The estimated potential usage capacity for football during the winter DIMENSIONS: season is 10 to 15 hours per week, including both match‐play and training. The ground is used significantly more than this and in winter, Kardinia Park, Geelong 169 x 115m on average, use is likely to approach 25 hours. Sandringham 160 x 122m Frankston City Oval 163 x 123m Continuous use under prolonged wet conditions and / or rainfall will Queen Elizabeth Oval Bendigo 168 x 124m, result in significant damage to the surface and therefore will reduce Chirnside Park Werribbee 177 x 125m the potential hours of use and increase the amount of time needed for Preston City Oval 169 x 127m the ground to recover. Windy Hill, Esendon 159 x 130m The amount of training conducted and the location of lighting will Casey Fields, Cranbourne 165m x 135m impact on localised areas of wear and therefore may reduce the Williamstown Oval 178 x 137m practical hours of use. North Port Oval, Port Melbourne 165 x 134m Sport Turf Consultants recommended: North Ballarat 165 x 140m Princes Park, Carlton 160 x 139.2m The conversion of the turf to predominantly warm season grasses (i.e. couch grass) Box Hill City Oval 169 x 151m Re‐levelling to smooth out the surface undulations and depressions, including shaping the existing surface to create new falls to the boundary Upgrading irrigation systems to ensure irrigation has good uniformity and distribution and is effective with suitable pressure. Once these works have been conducted it may be possible to increase usage by around 5 hours per week in winter. The carrying capacity of the ground and the need to control use and wear in winter will need to be addressed in future occupancy agreements.

Lighting Consultation with users found a desire to play squad games and possibly TAC Cup night games in the future. Other football clubs in the

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 18 30/06/09 City of Darebin may also have an opportunity to play Friday night competition games depending on the ground condition and whether there are fixtured VFL / TAC Cup games for that particular weekend. The clubs therefore think a higher LUX level (over 150 LUX) would be highly desirable. The AFL believe that 100 LUX is sufficient. Currently lights are not of sufficient LUX to enable this to occur. However given that space around the oval is tight, that the ground is currently at capacity, and also given the relationship with Carlton Recreation ground which has good quality lights and spectator facilities, the return from additional lighting would not be sufficient to warrant the additional investment.

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 19 30/06/09 4. Conclusions & recommendations Lift to social facilities and offices, and a covered walkway from lift to social area Conclusions Demolition of two toilet blocks, ticket box and boundary fencing New spectator toilet block, ticket box and kiosk. The scoping study found that there is considerable value in improving the built facilities on the ground, to accommodate the needs of the Recommendations existing clubs and enable the Northern Knights to locate to the ground. It is recommended that: There were considerable limitations in the scope of works due to budget constraints and the condition of existing facilities. In addition, Council engage architects to progress Option 6 to detailed design recommended works will need to be staged over time. Those documentation and tendering stage recommended do no include all those listed in previous condition Determine staging of construction in conjunction with the audits, and the 2005 Master Plan. Additional works are required to the Steering Committee once tender prices have been submitted ground to increase the standard and carrying capacity of playing surface. These works include turf replacement, levelling and irrigation. Council submit plans for a planning permit and approval of Turf replacement is to progress in the short term, however other Melbourne Water as soon as possible ground improvements are outside the scope of current budgets. Council progress discussions with the resident clubs to determine Building works recommended as part of available funds include: management arrangements and conditions within occupancy agreements A new function room to seat 150+ people within the existing social club Council prepare a Memorandum of Understanding or Heads of Agreement, before construction of the facility, to set out access New bar and kitchen within the existing dining area arrangements to the facility, cost apportionments, maintenance New offices to accommodate the existing clubs and the Northern responsibilities, as well as the hours, conditions and nature of use Knights. These will replace the existing meeting and dining area associated with the ground for each club, (to ensure carrying capacity is not exceeded). Improved thermal insulation and heating and cooling of the offices Agree schedule of use for the ground on a seasonal basis when the license for that season is issued. These will depend on the A new gym, storage for each club, treatment room and new entry condition of surfaces and whether improvement works have been Provision of training and induction functions within social / undertaken and likely fixtures meeting spaces Council consider reviewing car parking arrangements around the Accessible change amenities ground to: enhance pedestrian use of the reserve verges, provide

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 20 30/06/09 club administration and accessible spaces adjacent to the buildings and acknowledge that VicTrack land may not be available in the long term Seek additional funds for the additional landscape, accessibility and ground improvements desirable

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 21 30/06/09 Appendices Preston City Oval Master Plan, Prepared for Darebin City Appendix 1. Planning and Policy Context Council by Hassell, September 2005 The Preston City Oval Master Plan provides a 10 year framework The following documents were reviewed as part of this project. for the continuing development of the site’s facilities and 1. Preston City Oval Master Plan, Hassell, 2005 increasing the recreational value to a range of current and future 2. Sport in the North, Prepared for Darebin City Council. Jeavons user groups. Recreation and Tourism Planners 1995 The Plan’s key objectives are to enhance: 3. AFL Victoria Strategic Plan 2007 – 2009, AFL Victoria, 2007. Quality of Public Realm Ease of Movement 4. Funding Announcement Media Release, Minister for Sport and Landscape Character Recreation, May 2008 The site is to be retained as a premier sporting facility and to 5. Preston Central Structure Plan 2006 meets the required minimum standards of Victorian Football 6. Darebin City Council Open Space Strategy, Sykes Humphreys League venues. Consulting & EDAW, 2008. Consider reducing the number of structures on the site if not cost prohibitive Improve community facilities to encourage community use Recommendations relevant to PCO Scoping Study include: The creation of five nodes to guide development visions, namely, Oval, Parkland, Urban, Unstructured and Structured. A range of environmentally sustainable design guiding principles Retain the heritage grandstand Redevelopment of the VicTrack land Rationalise car parking Picnic areas

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 22 30/06/09 Half court play area Sport in the North, Prepared for Darebin City Council by Tree and planting strategy Jeavons Recreation and Tourism Planners 1995 The plan focuses on non‐sporting elements but offers guidance on This report helped guide and define Darebin Council’s role in several pertinent issues relevant to the sports scoping project, such as sport and recreation from in 1995, and in particular prioritorise the retention of the grandstand and desire to retain access to the capital works of sports facilities. VicTrack land for parking. Key findings relevant to PCO Sports Scoping Study A number of actions have been undertaken since the plan, such as the include: provision of a half court basketball court and play spaces on the Mary A four level sports facility hierarchy was identified: Street road frontage. A number of actions related to the Cramer Foundation Street frontage have yet to be undertaken. Participation Much of the plan’s intent in regard to increasing community use does Performance not sit well with the nature of the facilities and requirements of a high Excellence level sporting competition. The use of the playing surface appears to The primary focus for Council was identified as being the be exceeding the oval’s current carrying capacity. However additional Foundation and Participation levels to maximise community community use of the ground could be made of the perimeter should participation in sport, however the Council does have several trader/shopper car parking be removed from the road frontages. facilities targeting the elite levels. The Preston City Oval is one Works undertaken as a part of the plan included: such facility. This contrasts with the recent open space plan that found the oval to be of a neighbourhood level! Replacement of the boundary fencing along Mary Street. Fence removed and re‐designed along Cramer Street and redesign of spectator mounds. Park corner play area and surrounds developed along Bruce Street/Mary Street.

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 23 30/06/09 Build stronger and more liveable communities AFL Victoria Strategic Plan 2007 – 2009, Prepared for and by AFL Victoria, 2007 The release indicated $1.4 million dollars is earmarked for the Preston City Oval upgrade. The Plan outlines a vision to be the best state based sporting 10 VFL grounds will share in grants totalling over $13 million from organisation in Australia. the Victorian government. The Plan’s seven key result areas are: Innovative leadership Preston Central Structure Plan Future prosperity of the game The objectives of the Preston Central Structure Plan relate to Meeting members needs creating a sustainable activity centre by encouraging a greater mix Representing the interests of Victorian football and higher density of uses whilst retaining the features that make Capture and develop talent Preston Central special. Contributing to the community Infrastructure and resources A range of land use planning, urban design and property and economic development projects will be carried out to achieve this The strategies contain goals that support: in line with the principles of development for the centre. new or refurbished football facilities partnerships with governments and community organisations Recommendations relevant to PCO Sports Scoping community benefits flowing from participation and quality Study football environments Planned outcomes of Preston Central include: Improved urban design in Preston Central at key sites (Oval, Funding Announcement Media Release, Minister for Sport and Market, Town Hall) Recreation, May 2008 A public transport interchange outside Preston Station. In May 2008 The Minister for Sport and Recreation announced a A plan for the development of the Preston Market Precinct. number of grants, totalling $10 million, to upgrade particular A plan for the development of the Civic Precinct. Victorian Football League grounds. Upgrade Preston Oval and improve community access The Oval is one precinct (Precinct E) identified in the plan. Key findings relevant to PCO Sports Scoping Study included: The plan identified the Oval has limited use: restricted to very small proportion of the community and for a small proportion of the year. Ensure more economically sustainable VFL football clubs are able to nurture and provide pathways for up and coming talent, while The vision identifies “The Oval also as offering the potential to encouraging participation right across the state contribute significantly to the image of the centre, however instead it is surrounded by an unattractive fence and hidden from key vantages Deliver a better sporting facility for the local community

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 24 30/06/09 points behind mounds and old buildings.” It is therefore envisaged that Category is divided into either Parkland, Formal Parkland, the Oval become a truly public space, rather than one with restricted Conservation Parkland, Conservation Bushland, Linkage, Sporting, admission, by being opened up both visually and in terms of access to Landscape Amenity / Streetscape, Urban Space or Wetlands. better capitalise on its potential for recreation and image‐building. Recommendations relevant to PCO Sports Scoping This will involve the relocation of community functions in the Band Study Room to alternative locations. There may also be potential to improve the efficiency and appearance of the car park and upgrade the Darebin City Oval is classified as Neighbourhood level and in playground in the southeast corner. category as a sporting use first and parkland secondarily. Some of the visions and projects in this plan have a direct impact on Clearly as one of the most significant sports grounds in the City Preston City Oval and need to be considered in the design of any this classification should be Regional. improvements to Preston City Oval. Other The Plan recommends maximising on‐street car parking. This has had a detrimental affect on the Oval – in removing opportunities for This plan has been completed recently and a section on neighbours to use the verge and for a path to encircle the ground. demographics is relevant analysis as part of this project.

Open Space Strategy, Prepared for Darebin City Council by Sykes Humphreys Consulting & EDAW, 2008 The vision for open space in Darebin is a well‐connected network of accessible open spaces that meets the diverse needs of the community and provides a range of social and environmental benefits. Key Findings Relevant To PCO Sports Scoping Study Open spaces throughout Darebin are rated as generally meeting or exceeding the criteria of: Quantity, Distribution, Size, Quality and Community Needs Open spaces in Darebin categorised in two different ways: by hierarchy and by category. Hierarchy is divided into either State, Regional, District or Neighbourhood.

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 25 30/06/09 Appendix 2. Consultation summary 4. What are the key trends and issues effecting their sport or group? What are the key influences impacting on them at Northern Football League present? 1. What are the groups core business/ focus of activities? Major issues include competition from other sports, lack of Australian Rules Football in schools and ground conditions due to Australian Rules Football – Community Football Senior and Junior the draught. competitions 5. What do they consider to be the major needs of their group at 2. Who is their target group? How many members? Are they Preston City Oval? growing or static or declining in members? Preparing better quality ground conditions during the football Boys and Girls aged 8 to 16 to participate in the Junior season. Additional public toilets to cater for the volume of Competitions in which there are 23 Clubs fielding 195 teams. spectators generated by Community Australian Rules Football Males aged 17+ to participate in the Senior Competition. The NFL games. has 25 senior clubs fielding 68 teams. City of Darebin based clubs should not be subject to a rental fee to Total Playing Participates: 5,523 and increasing each year use Preston City Oval for games when available. (5,476 in 2007) 6. How are the needs and aspirations of the local community/ municipality/ region different to that elsewhere? Does 3. Where are they heading as a group? What is their vision for anything make Preston a little different? their group and for Preston City Oval? In reference to the local football community their needs and NFL Vision: to be acknowledged throughout Victoria as the leader aspiration are the same as any other local football community in in community based sporting organizations. other regions we deal with. The major difference is the importance Preston City Oval is the premium Australian Rules Football venue in given to the local football community by Council. In other regions the Northern Suburbs in terms of spectator comfort and players the local football competition is seen as a very important part of facilities. Ground conditions however need improving – community well being and as a result is given major focus and nevertheless it is our preferred venue for conducting NFL senior support in terms of ground conditions and facilities. City of Darebin finals. falls short of the standards set by other regions. 7. What do they think are the key issues relating to sports facility provision for residents in area? Parking and noise

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 26 30/06/09 8. What do they think should be the main priorities of Council in servicing the needs of; a) your target group and, b) the Northern Bullants Football Club residents near the reserve in general 1. What are the groups core business/ focus of activities? Facilities such as PCO have been what they are for a long time, no The Northern Bullants Football Club is a membership based, not for doubt longer than any resident currently residing near the reserve. profit sporting club. The focus of activities is to provide a list of 45 Council must utilize the venue for what it was intended, the footballers with the opportunity to play Australian Rules Football at residents chose to move into there residence not only knowing the the elite VFL level whilst at the same time allowing its members to existence of PCO but it possible usages. enjoy supporting the teams in their endeavors to achieve on‐field 9. Any other comments? success in a social type atmosphere. Only use Preston City Oval for finals (seniors only) 2. Who is their target group? How many members? Are they growing or static or declining in members? Only use function room as a private portable business hub during finals. The Northern Bullants target groups are between the ages of 25‐55 years of age and currently the club has 980 members with a NFL Based in Greensborough, not looking to use PCO as a prediction of a substantial increase for 2009 and beyond. league base (too far) 3. Where are they heading as a group? What is their vision for PCO is on the most south of the leagues playing borders. their group and for Preston City Oval? PCO usage hierarchy Bullants (VFL) YJFL Bullants and then NFL The Club is looking to strengthen its position in the northern region Disappointed with the attention cricket gets through ground whilst synergizing with key stakeholders. The vision is to create a maintenance in comparison with AFL sporting administration hub for the northern suburbs, housing the key stakeholders in football from the region whilst creating a premier sporting and facilities venue 4. What are the key trends and issues effecting their sport or group? What are the key influences impacting on them at present? With a changing demographic in the immediate community, the need to expose the club to the greater community in the north is imperative. By creating a premier venue, the club will strengthen its position within the northern region of Melbourne

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 27 30/06/09 5. What do they consider to be the major needs of their group at 8. What do they think should be the main priorities of Council in Preston City Oval? servicing the needs of; a) your target group and, b) the residents near the reserve in general A lack of adequate function facilities is one of the club’s major operating issues and this restricts revenue streams necessary to The Council already provides an extremely high level of support to keep the club operating in a positive manner and it also affects the the Preston City Oval user groups by providing a first‐class premier club’s ability to demonstrate the professional image required by sporting venue, fully maintained at Council’s expense. Ideally it the club at the elite VFL level. We need to keep pace with our would be beneficial to the major user groups at Preston City Oval if competitors. the Council were able to contribute some funding to the facilities upgrade thereby strengthening the financial viability of the major 6. How are the needs and aspirations of the local community/ tenants at the facility. The local residents could have at their municipality/ region different to that elsewhere? Does doorstep a social venue where they could watch major sporting anything make Preston a little different? events whilst relaxing in a safe, friendly atmosphere. The local area is primarily characterised as being an ageing population, low‐medium socio‐economic status and blue‐collar. Figures show that approximately 40% of the local population speaks a language other than English in their homes. However, with the pattern of gentrification continuing and developments as part of the State Governments 2030 strategic vision, the Preston landscape will change significantly 7. What do they think are the key issues relating to sports facility provision for residents in area? The Oval is a Grade 1 premier sporting venue in the City of Darebin. Any future developments with regards to significant upgrades to facilities on the site would surely attract other premier sporting events other than VFL football, TAC Cup football and Sub‐District cricket – this would be of great value to the City of Darebin. A mixed and varied array of premier sporting activities at the Oval with improved off‐field facilities would give the local community far more sporting and social entertainment opportunities.

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 28 30/06/09 Preston Cricket Club 3. Where are they heading as a group? What is their vision for their group and for Preston City Oval? 1. What are the groups core business/ focus of activities? The Club has received excellent support from the City of Darebin in We are a sporting club, which has a primary lease for Cramer Park a community, which has the largest ethnic population in the and Crispe Park with Darebin City Council for the months of metropolitan area, in presenting a sporting environment, which has October‐March each year. The Club is the most senior cricket club traditionally been more involved with people from an Anglo‐Saxon in the Preston‐Reservoir area and is affiliated with the Victorian background. The Club is very involved in presenting cricket to all Sub‐district Cricket competition, a metropolitan wide competition sectors of the community and is finding good participation and comprising 28 clubs with over 300 senior, junior, women’s and involvement from all groups in the community particularly at the veterans teams. junior level. The Club has been involved in a number of ventures The Club has been located at the Preston City oval (as best we with Council and Cricket Victoria in “presenting and marketing” the know) from its formation in the 1860’s, but certainly from the game to young people of all backgrounds in the local community. 1880’s. Our vision therefore is to keep targeting all sectors of the The Club’s focus is to ensure that it presents the game to all sectors community in presenting cricket as a healthy participative outdoor of the community as a healthy physical outdoor activity. physical activity with the Preston City Oval being central to that aim. 2. Who is their target group? How many members? Are they growing or static or declining in members? 4. What are the key trends and issues effecting their sport or group? What are the key influences impacting on them at The club is a male focused club in terms of senior cricket (ages 16‐ present? 40), and male/female focused in terms of junior cricket (ages 5‐15). The club currently has 4 senior teams (all male), which play on turf The key issues and trends currently being experienced are: wickets, 5 junior teams of U11, U13, U15 age’s groups (4 male and Lack of administrative support and people (parents) available 1 female), and a very junior group (male/female) for ages 5‐10. for supervision in management of the club and teams. The club target group is primarily youth focused in the age groups Competition from other sports. 10‐15. Fund‐raising and costs associated with the development and The club has approximately 130 members whose number has management of the sport. grown dramatically in the last 5 years, with more than 75% under the age of 23, and our biggest problem being one of finding people Increased Government regulation and associated costs who can help in the administration, supervision and presentation of club activities.

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 29 30/06/09 5. What do they consider to be the major needs of their group at however that has to some degree been offset by our close co‐ Preston City Oval? operation and support from Council in managing the costs of rental which forms a major part of our running costs. a) To continue receiving the support of our Council as is currently occurring, both in terms of the requirements of meeting the 7. What do they think are the key issues relating to sports facility needs of the community (communication), and of maintenance provision for residents in area? of the current facilities (cost), at a reasonable rate to the Club The key issue relating to sports facility provision for the local (rental). The current facilities at Cramer Park are otherwise community is to ensure that the Club and Council are agreed that quite adequate in meeting the Club’s needs both on and off the the Council expectations of what it wants from sports that are field. being reviewed, communicated and discussed with the Club (and b) The need for the Council strategy document “Sport in the other clubs). North” (issued 1996) to be updated and provide the Club with We therefore need to ensure that Council is continually assessing the opportunity for input into the expectations of Council with and upgrading its strategy (3‐5 years), for its requirements and sporting activities, and to be able to adjust and respond to those communicating this strategy to the club/s and community, and aspirations and expectations of Council. balancing/offsetting this with a properly assessed and reasonable 6. How are the needs and aspirations of the local community/ rate of return (rental) for the provision of such facilities. municipality/ region different to that elsewhere? Does 8. What do they think should be the main priorities of Council in anything make Preston a little different? servicing the needs of; a) your target group and, b) the The major issue of difference in presenting our sport to the residents near the reserve in general . community is in responding to the varied needs and expectations The primary issue should be that Council ensures that it maintains of the local community, in what is the most culturally diverse a close communication with the local community and the Club in community in the Melbourne metropolitan area. (It is understood managing expectations and aspirations of the community and the that over 60% of the City of Darebin residents come from ethnic Club, so that all parties can appreciate what is required/expected communities who do not have English as the primary language of of them and can understand from that dialogue the responsibilities, their country of origin/background). concerns and expectations of the other parties. We are a Club whose members are primarily students, or are 9. Any other comments? employed in trade or semi‐professional occupations, so, due to the very large number of young members under 23 years of age; there The Club is very aware that it is occupying a premier community is a very limited amount of disposable income available to support facility and is more than willing to be a part of sharing that facility, the Club’s activities. We are not able to compete financially with and enhancing that facility for the benefit of the community. other clubs in our association on the same fund‐raising basis,

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 30 30/06/09 The Club considers that it has excellent relationships with Council officers at all levels and greatly appreciates the support it receives Preston Junior Football Club from Council who it considers to be its major sponsor. 1. What are the groups core business/ focus of activities Over the years the Club has contributed funding to Council facilities Junior football activities at Cramer Park, which has been for the benefit of the community as a whole, and we will no doubt continue to do so into the future 2. Who is their target group? How many members? Are they on a case‐by‐case basis. growing or static or declining in members? We do strongly believe that there needs to be a Strategy Document Auskick through to 18 yrs. Preston Bullants Junior Football Club produced (to which we would wish to have input) which sets out Auskick 120‐150 and Football Club 220 kids. League 256 teams the future requirements of the Council for the Oval, so that we can Yarra District Junior Football League respond to those requirements in a positive way for the benefit of 3. Where are they heading as a group? What is their vision for the club and the community. their group and for Preston City Oval? Further comments? Happy to provide safe, family environment for football. Cricket Nets – impossible to hit ball out of nets 4. What are the key trends and issues effecting their sport or Voluntary labour largely keeps social club alive group? What are the key influences impacting on them at present? Cricket is financial viable where football is questionable (no tax returns lodge in past 2 years) Drought having an impact. Won 2 awards from cricket association for the ground 5. What do they consider to be the major needs of their group at Preston City Oval One of top three subdistrict grounds for the past 4 years Make it as safe as possible. Enclosed with train so close. 6. How are the needs and aspirations of the local community/ municipality/ region different to those elsewhere. Does anything make Preston a little different? Multi‐cultural nature of community and this club. 7. What do they think are the key issues relating to sports facility provision for residents in area Quite accessible to area now. Keep this up. Broad use.

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 31 30/06/09 Preston Football Club Social Club 7. Any other comments Council been a good support ‐ improvements should focus on 1. What are the groups core business/ focus of activities better footy and cricket support. Formed in 1977, when club was part of VFA. Formed to legalise consumption of alcohol. One of first social club licences. Independent body of both cricket and football club 2. Who is their target group? How many members? Are they growing or static or declining in members? Sole purpose to raise funds for clubs. 100+ members in line with other like clubs. 3. Where are they heading as a group? What is their vision for their group and for Preston City Oval? Keep current arrangements in place. Very viable club ‐ meets all ground rentals for user clubs to councils and provides a facility for clubs free of charge. 4. What are the key trends and issues effecting their sport or group? What are the key influences impacting on them at present? Biggest impact relates to changes in football nature. 5. What do they consider to be the major needs of their group at Preston City Oval To exist and have control over own destiny. Playing arena decisions for other bodies, not theirs. 6. How are the needs and aspirations of the local community/ municipality/ region different to those elsewhere. Does anything make Preston a little different? Paid own way for many years. Much more multi‐cultural.

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 32 30/06/09 Northern Knights Football Club Lack of adequate facilities/amenities to allow the talented young footballers to develop and reach their potential. 1. What are the groups core business/ focus of activities? 5. What do they consider to be the major needs of their group at Our core business is Football/talent production. Preston City Oval? The Northern Knights focus of activities is to set up an environment Increased Admin Offices to allow the Northern Knights to share that will develop the most talented young footballers (playing AFL) office space with the Northern Bullants. to reach their full football potential. To educate players on the requirements & expectations at TAC Cup level. Develop players in a Provision for a Gymnasium/ Weights Room & Rehab pool. healthy, disciplined, club environment. Lecture Theatre/ Meeting Room with Audio Visual facilities that can be used for Parents Induction meetings, Coaches/Staff meetings as 2. Who is their target group? How many members? Are they growing or static or declining in members? well as Team/ Player Preparation & Player Video Analysis meetings using Laptops, Projector Screens and a Data Projector. Improved Talented young athletes/footballers between 14 & 19 years of age. lighting for training and possible night games adequate storage Actively engage over 350 members on an annual basis every effort space for all User Groups. is made to grow the number of participants in the program each year. 6. How are the needs and aspirations of the local community/ municipality/ region different to that elsewhere? Does 3. Where are they heading as a group? What is their vision for anything make Preston a little different? their group and for Preston City Oval? Significant Multi Cultural population Under AFL Victoria’s Talented Player Pathway programs, the Northern Knights operate Development Squad programs at U/14, Only one (1) high quality facility for: U/15 & U/16 level that culminates into the U/18 team that plays in Training of various Development Squads & the TAC Cup the prestigious TAC Cup competition. The “TAC Cup” is rated as the Squad best underage football competition in Australia. Playing on match day (Sat/Sunday) Education & player video analysis Our vision is to relocate to PCO, to have an administrative presence 7. What do they think are the key issues relating to sports facility at the ground and to have better/increased access to the Oval than provision for residents in area? we currently experience. There is a need for other grounds/venues in the area that local 4. What are the key trends and issues effecting their sport or residents/schools can have unrestricted access. group? What are the key influences impacting on them at present? Currently limited access of PCO because it is a Category 1 ground. Poor access to PCO during pre season and during the season.

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 33 30/06/09 8. What do they think should be the main priorities of Council in Current use of PCO: At present the Northern Knights have access servicing the needs of; a) your target group and, b) the to the ground as follows. This is part of a current Licence residents near the reserve in general Agreement (Schedule 2) between Darebin City Council and the Northern Knights F.C. April to 1st week of September ‐Training (a) N/A on Tuesday & Thursday evenings 5.00pm to 7.30pm Playing on As stated above, residents having access to a parkland/reserve for Saturday or Sunday 11.00am to 5.00pm 2nd Term school general recreational activities. holidays (July) ‐Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday during day. 9. Any other comments? No Access at all between October and March inclusive. In summary, the requirements of PCO for the Northern Knights Proposed Additional Use: April to 1st week of September ‐ Talented Player Pathway and TAC Cup program would be: Monday evenings, between 5.00pm & 7.30pm for TAC Cup U/18 Having increased access to the Oval Squad. Wednesday evenings for U/15 & U/16 Development Provision for admin office space Squads. Provision for player preparation facilities – lecture theatre, Access during last fortnight in March ‐ if Cricket Club not in finals. AV facilities. Access during September ‐ if Northern Knights participating in TAC Meeting room for Player/Parent Induction Nights Cup finals. Provision for a gymnasium/weights room & Rehab pool. Understand that the curator needs to prepare turf wicket area at Improved lighting for training and possible night games the beginning and end of each cricket season. If allowed access Adequate storage space for the various User groups during the above periods, would not go on 'wicket area'. Relocate to PCO. Yes, would still relocate to ground if pool was unlikely. However, believe that the Gymnasium, Lecture Theatre/Induction, meeting room area with Audio Visual requirements (built in Data Projector/Screen) as well as adequate storage space for equipment, are essential moving forward.

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 34 30/06/09 Lighting. At present the lighting is only 'just adequate' for training with many dark pockets. Currently when the Knights host Development Squad games (U/15 & U/16 level) against other TAC Cup Regions i.e Western Jets, Calder Cannons etc, we play them in other municipalities and pay accordingly for the use of the ground and lights. We see an opportunity for the ground to be used at night for Squad games and possibly a TAC Cup night game in the future. Also other football clubs in the City of Darebin may have an opportunity to play Friday night competition games, depending on the ground condition and whether there are fixtured VFL/TAC Cup games for that particular weekend. Therefore a higher lux level (over 150 lux) would be highly recommended.

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Appendix 3: Preston City Oval Sportsfield Condition Audit

Introduction

An audit of Preston City Oval was undertaken on the 15th January 2009 to assess its current condition, determine its usage capacity and recommend works to improve winter usage.

Current Condition

• large oval (1.7 ha) used for football and cricket (turf wicket) • moderate to good presentation, good condition (B) • mix of cool and warm season grasses (couch, ryegrass, some kikuyu patches, Poa annua) • very good cover (85%), high density, moderate to good vigour • some thin areas (dead Poa annua due to heat and moisture stress and weaker areas recovering from football wear) • low weed incidence (summergrass, white clover) • rough dome shape with many minor surface imperfections (undulations & depressions) • sandy loam, firm surface except kikuyu patches which are soft and thatchy • automatic irrigation system, full drainage system

AUSTRALASIAN ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL CONSULTANT

Usage Capacity

Sportsfield usage capacity is defined as the number of hours of use that a surface can sustain before it deteriorates to a point where short term recovery is not achievable.

The estimated potential usage capacity for football during the winter season is 10 to15 hours per week and this includes both match play and training.

It should be noted that; • Continuous use under prolonged wet conditions and/or rainfall will result in significant damage to the surface and therefore will reduce the potential hours of use and recovery. • The amount of training conducted and the location of lighting will impact on localised areas of wear and therefore may reduce the hours of use.

Recommended Works

The following capital works are recommended for the oval

• Conversion of the turf to predominantly warm season grasses (i.e. couchgrass)

Warm-season grasses are more efficient water users and have better drought tolerance than the cool-season grasses. Warm-season grasses when compared to cool-season grasses have; • lower rates of evapotranspiration (i.e. require less water to maintain acceptable growth and quality) • a deeper root systems that can explore a large soil volume for water (i.e. will survive for considerably longer periods of time as soil moisture levels decline) • better recovery abilities following periods of low water availability • are more tolerant to using lower quality water

Warm season grasses may be oversown with ryegrass in autumn to improve their durability and quality as well as to provide colour. The ryegrass can be stressed out during the following summer. The warm season grasses will provide a dense cover and improved drought and heat tolerance over the summer period while the ryegrass will provide a winter surface and prevents the couch and kikuyu from wearing out during the cooler months when it is not actively growing.

• Re-levelling

This is recommended to smooth out the surface undulations and depressions. It involves shaping the existing surface to create new falls to the boundary..

• Upgrading of Irrigation Systems

It is recommended that the existing irrigation system be audited to ensure it operating efficiently (i.e. have good uniformity and distribution) and effectively (i.e. suitable pressure). If not it may need to be upgraded.

These will significantly improve the playing surface and allow for increased usage. Once these works are carried out I estimate that the potential usage capacity will be 15 to 20 hours per week.

Michael Robinson Senior Consultant January 2009

Appendix A

Existing Buildings – Basic plans and elevations

Ex-01 Grandstand_Floor Plans Ex-02 Grandstand_Elevations Ex-03 Admin and Change Room Ex-04 Maintenance Shed Ex-05 Kiosk Ex-06 Public Toilet Ex-07 Ticket Booth Ex-08 Site

Project No: 0821 Issue: A Date: 22 May 2009 Pages: 6

Preston City Oval – Building Redevelopment Concept Design Study

1 Site

1.1 Site context - Melbourne metropolitan sports and recreation oval and related buildings, - Presently accommodating Northern Knights FC (Victorian Football League), Preston Cricket Club and Preston Social Club, as well a range of community sports and recreation functions. - Located off Cramer Street adjoining the Preston CBD - access and exposure from Cramer Street is limited and somewhat understated by the current gated and fenced entry areas. - Service access available from Bruce St to the south. - Also bounded by Mary Street to the East and abutting Victrack rail reserve to the west – title re-establishment required (prior to Detail Design phase) to positively locate title boundary relative - Opposite Preston Market site (future possibility /opportunity for water harvesting).

1.2 Existing buildings - 2 primary building structures existing on site: Grandstand; 2 storey masonry and steel structure providing covered stepped and seated viewing area, changerooms (used by visiting teams) and accommodation for the Social club. Original Grandstand construction circa. 1929 with more recent 2 storey addition to rear (west addition) circa 1950’s. Northern Bullants training and administration building; 2 storey light weight structure over concrete slab on ground base incorporating team change rooms, match day and training facilities and administration offices. - Several ancillary buildings: Entry Gates and ticket box; located on Gower Street used on match days. Public toilets serving the oval only (NW cnr of site); located adjacent to Gower Street, presents poorly to the image of the oval. Kiosk; basic match day food preparation and sales. Former time keepers box; relatively small 2 storey structure presently used as small corporate match day facility with storage areas to lower level. Ground keepers shed; simple single storey steel framed and clad structure. Public toilets at the NE cnr of the site (off Mary street); closed and considered by Council to be redundant. Band Hall also at the NE cnr of the site (off Mary street); separate function to Oval – not considered. - City of Darebin commissioned Condition and Compliance report September 2008, prepared by Dennis Hunt & Associates to identify dilapidation, maintenance, building code compliance issues, etc.

Suite 1, 70 Kerr Street, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065 Tel (03) 9416 3044, Fax (03) 9416 3232 [email protected] www.williamsross.com Directors Virginia Ross, Christopher Hose, Gray Barton Bill K Williams Pty Ltd ACN 005 624 868

1.3 Site Survey and building plans - Feature and Level survey (drwg 8536/02) provided by Council; prepared by Peyton Waite, March 2005 – primary focus appears to be base documentation to Landscape works at the East and South-east of the Oval fronting Mary Street. External footprint of existing buildings identified however lacks sufficient detail for design and documentation of new building works. - Existing building plans and elevations not held by Council. - Council engaged WRA to provide basic existing base building plans and elevations (refer appendix A) – suitable for Concept and Schematic design (not to be used for preparation of working drawings – detail site investigation required to verify existing construction details).

2 Functional Areas and User needs

2.1 Primary on site users - Northern Bullants Football Club (VFL) - seeking; On site function venue including Bar and Kitchen service Additional training and team support areas Additional storage area - Northern Knights (TAC cup – under 18’s) proposed to be relocated to the site - seeking; Training and team support areas Administration offices - Preston Cricket Club – seeking; Additional storage area

2.2 New Accommodation

2.2.1 Function Room - Nominally 170-200 square meters. - To accommodate a mix of seated and stand up functions such as match day lunches, team and club promotional functions and capacity for external hiring. - Strong visual link to the oval.

- Ease of access and direct connection to external public areas.

- Required support functions; Entry lobby, Toilets (male, female and accessible), Bar and Food servery, limited on site Kitchen (assumed to be serviced by off-site commercial caterer), related storage rooms, waste management).

2.2.2 Gymnasium - Nominally 80 square metres – intended to serve 10-12 individuals at a time (team training split into squads), not intended for use by general public. - To accommodate a mix of gym activities; free weights, pin-loaded weight machines, open warm-up exercise area, bio-metric testing, etc.

- Preferred visual link to the oval for connection with training on the oval. - Adjacent to existing training support areas to encourage use and develop team member support.

2.2.3 Team storage areas - 3 individual storage rooms to serve each primary user nominally 20 square metres each. - To supplement Northern Bullants existing storage and free up congested existing areas (such as the medical room) presently used as overflow storage. - Located to provide ease of access to and from the Oval. Bullant’s store located for ease of vehicle access at rear.

2.2.4 Team treatment room - Nominally 25 square metres to serve as dedicated team treatment (medical and rehabilitation) room to supplement the existing medical room. - Removes treatment from the existing general warm-up area. - To be adjacent to the existing medical room. - To provide privacy for all users and club staff.

2.2.5 Accessible change room - Nominally 5x3m including assisted (hoist) change table. - To provide a fully serviced and accessible change room for individuals with disabilities. - Generally in accordance with As1428.1 and AS1428.2.

2.2.6 Knights office area - Mix of individual offices and office support areas used by Bullant’s – requiring dedicated open plan office for use by Northern Knights nominally 40 square metres.

2.2.7 Lift - Lift to provide access to upper floor levels for individuals with disabilities – including the admin offices, the Social Room upper floor level and possibly the Grandstand. - Lifts must have satisfactory control panel heights, door timing and lighting levels and sized to accommodate a wheelchair and an attendant, and provide goods lift function (increased load limit, protective wall panel covers, etc.).

3 Design Approach

3.1 Design philosophy Contemporary Architecture with a considered approach to achieving: - Quality civic presence, - Ecological sustainability, - Balance of distinctive imagery/identity and contextual referencing, - Urban design reinforcing the Preston Oval and its community presence, - Functional efficiency and clarity, Landscaping:

- Primarily the overall site is the responsibility of the City of Darebin and is excluded from this project scope. A landscape Master Plan has been previously established to consider the future presentation of the entire reserve. A diverse range of potential landscape, recreation and leisure initiatives are the subject of the long term site master plan by the City of Darebin, however, the design and implementation of the immediate landscape surrounds for the building redevelopment are to be included in the project. - Conceived jointly with the Building Design, the surrounding landscape design is to achieve a spatial unison with edges of the indoor & outdoor environment blurred so as to have the building engage with the its surrounds, the oval and the street.

3.2 Urban Design Goals - An active building frontage to the Oval. - A clearly defined point of entry to Oval that achieves a sense of arrival and invitation.

3.3 Access & Traffic - Primary and secondary entry points to be easily of accessed by vehicle and foot traffic from Cramer Street and Bruce St – highly visible, safe and secure access approaches.

3.4 Disability access - The Building(s) must be accessible to a wide range of users, including those with disabilities. People with disabilities may be participants and spectators and/or employees. The Building must be designed and constructed to meet the spirit and intent of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and Australian Standards AS1428 parts 1 to 4 inclusive. Provision for persons with disabilities shall not be less than as described in the Building Code of Australia.

3.5 ESD initiatives - The Building is to be an environmentally conscious facility, promoting sustainable design. This is to be achieved by investigating and implementing ESD options in relation to energy efficiencies, water conservation, smart material selection, recycling, management and education. Emphasis should be put on imbedded design, encouraging appropriate material selection and considering opportunities for demonstrations of emerging technologies, where appropriate.

3.6 Authorities

3.6.1 Planning - Building Redevelopment approval will be subject to the Planning Permit process and requires application to the relevant planning authority (City of Darebin). - The application process will include full public disclosure of the proposal and public consultation as required by the planning authority.

3.6.2 Building Act - The proposed redevelopment may be certified by a qualified and independent Building Surveyor, pursuant to Section 217 of the Building Act 1993. The building works must comply with all relevant statutory building regulatory controls, except where the requirement for Crown or public authorities is explicitly exempt.

3.6.3 Building Regulations 1994 - The “building works” must comply with, but not be limited to the provisions of the Building Regulations 1994 and by adoption, the Building Code of Australia. The works need not comply where the requirement for the Crown or public authorities is exempt.

3.6.4 Building Certification - All plans, drawings and works specifications pertaining to building work must be checked and approved by an independent Building Surveyor to comply with the relevant regulations, codes and relevant Australian Standards adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia. - The independent Building Surveyor must carry out site inspections for mandatory notification stages throughout the course of the building works. - An Occupancy Permit must be obtained on completion of building work, stating that the building is suitable for occupation.

3.6.5 Emergency Services - The proposed development must comply with the requirements of all relevant emergency service bodies notwithstanding the requirement for reporting authorities, as identified in Item 2.10. - Consideration must be given to disaster planning strategies to cope with evacuation procedures during peak use of the Centre

3.6.6 Disability Discrimination Act 1992 - The building will be designed and constructed to meet the spirit and intent of the Disability Discrimination Act and to comply with the requirements of the current version, including amendments, of the following documents as it relates to access for people with disabilities: - Australian Standards AS 1428 parts 1 to 4 inclusive, - Building Code of Australia.

3.7 Constraints Requiring further investigation to inform the deisgn approach - Site Contamination/ Geotechnical Information; details to be advised – survey yet to be undertaken. Presence of contaminated soil introduced as fill to form earth embankments surrounding the oval appears common place around Melbourne sports grounds. - Title re-establishment; preliminary enquiry with Mal Perriam Peyton Waite land surveyors indicated the western boundary (abutting the Victrack reserve). The title to the Preston City Oval is very old and has never been surveyed - anticipated to require an extensive survey of the surrounding street alignments, adjoining railway title and undertake computations to allow establishment of the position of the western title boundary - Existing building construction details (structure, cavities, services, material and junctions) to be verified as the basis for new works documentation.

3.8 Services; - Services currently on site will require disconnection and, in some cases, relocation prior to the construction of the new Building. Other existing services will require upgrading prior to and/or during construction. - The existing buildings and external lighting are to have services maintained until these facilities can be relocated (re-established) into (around) the new Building. Temporary services are also to be made available for contractors during construction. The temporary services running costs are to be arranged by and paid for by the contractors. - Provisions must be provided for permanent services. - Refer Building Services report prepared by BRT Consulting Engineers dated 8/04/09 – refer Appendix B as attached.

- BRT have further advised with regard to existing Fire service pressures and flows that there will be no need for pumps or tanks and hydrant system should be able to provide sufficient water for fire fighting purposes –refer Appendix B as attached - pressure and flow data received from the water authority.

Yours faithfully

Gray Barton Williams Ross

APPENDIX 6. REPORT ON BUILDING SERVICES

Preston City Oval

For

Williams Ross Architects

BRT CONSULTING PTY. LTD.

159 VICTORIA PARADE, COLLINGWOOD, 3066 PHONE: 03) 9417 2971 FAX: 03)9417 5851 Email: [email protected]

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...... 1 2. AIM OF REPORT ...... 1 3. ASSESSMENT OF THE EXISTING SYSTEM ...... 2 3.1. Mechanical Services ...... 2 3.1.1. System Design...... 2 3.1.2. System Condition...... 2 3.2. Electrical Services ...... 2 3.2.1. System Design...... 2 3.2.2. System Condition...... 3 3.2.3. Other Electrical Issues ...... 3 3.3. Hydraulic Services...... 3 3.3.1. Cold Water System ...... 3 3.3.2. Sewer System...... 4 3.3.3. Domestic Hot Water System...... 4 3.3.4. Rainwater collection...... 4 3.4. Fire Service ...... 4 3.4.1. System Design...... 4 3.5. Building Fabric...... 5 3.5.1. Code Compliance ...... 5 4. REDEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONAL BRIEF – BUILDING SERVICES ...... 5 The following items in this brief have been discussed with the cost consultant and included in the estimates...... 5 4.1. Mechanical Services ...... 5 4.1.1. Air-conditioning ...... 5 4.1.2. Exhaust Ventilation ...... 6 4.2. Scope of works - Mechanical ...... 6 4.2.1. Mechanical Services ...... 6 4.2.2. Electrical Services...... 6 4.2.3. Hydraulic Services ...... 6 4.2.4. Fire System...... 7 5. environmentally sustainable design options...... 7 5.1. General...... 7 5.2. General Building Design...... 7 5.3. Lighting...... 8 5.4. Lighting Control ...... 8 5.5. Exhaust air heat recovery...... 8 5.6. VRV Air-conditioning Systems ...... 8 5.7. Solar Hot water...... 9 5.8. Rain Water Collection...... 9 5.9. Black and Grey Water Recycling ...... 9 5.10. Grid Connected Photovoltaic Solar Electricity ...... 9

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report analyses the existing building services installed at the Preston City Oval Complex concentrating on the Grandstand building and the Northern Bullants office building. The analysis determined that, although some of the services are in relatively good condition most do not comply with the current regulations and some are at the end of their useful life. There is very little scope to re-use any of the equipment in areas of the redevelopment either due to their age or the requirement to meet the new energy efficiency requirements of the Building Code of Australia.

There are some exceptions to the comments above and they include:

• Power supply and Main Switchboard • Hydraulics to the Northern Bullants Change rooms.

2. AIM OF REPORT

The aim of this report is to provide adequate information to the Client to enable an informed decision on the improvement of the amenity of the complex in relation to the building services systems. The report also outlines the proposed scope of works that would be required to bring the building up to current regulatory and operational standards in association with the proposed upgrades recommended by Williams Ross Architects

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3. ASSESSMENT OF THE EXISTING SYSTEM

The outcomes from the comments below have been discussed with the cost consultant and relevant cost have been included on the cost plans for the various proposed design options.

3.1. Mechanical Services

3.1.1. System Design

Neither of the building have much in the way of mechanical systems. The change rooms in the grand stand are naturally ventilated, ie there are no exhaust fans. The Northern Bullants Change rooms have a small exhaust fan system. The social club has one roof mounted packaged A/C unit and there is a single split A/C unit serving the open space on the first floor of the Northern Bullants building.

The unit serving the social club is nearing the end of its useful life and the zoning is not efficient with respect to energy consumption.

The unit serving the open space on the first floor of the Northern Bullants building is not large enough to cope with the demand of the building and struggles particularly in summer.

The change rooms appear to be coping without mechanical ventilation, however over time generally these spaces can start to smell and the risk of condensation in winter is high. Some of the spaces, particularly in the ground floor of the Northern Bullants Offices had a slight musty smell.

3.1.2. System Condition

The split unit in the Northen Bullants is relatively new and can be re-used in the new development. The unit serving the social club is nearing the end of its useful life and it would be un-wise to re-use it in the new development

3.2. Electrical Services

3.2.1. System Design

Power supply to the buildings is provided via an underground cable from a pole in the NW corner of the site and runs along the western boundary of the property. The cables terminate the main switchboard (MSB) that is located externally at the rear of the social club. There is also a second smaller aerial supply that connects to the grandstand building. Its use is currently unknown.

The available capacity from the street is unknown and can not be clarified until formal application is made to the power authority.

The cable between the Point of Supply and the MSB is rated for approximately 270 Amps per phase. The cable is 4x120mm Cable

There are several switchboards throughout the buildings. Cables radiate from these switchboards to the various outlets throughout the building.

All switchboards are fed with three phase supply.

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3.2.2. System Condition

We believe that the capacity described above is generally large enough for the proposed options that have been prepared by Williams Ross Architects.

The MSB is relatively new and in good condition with spare space for future connections. The other switchboards around the site are also in relatively good condition. None of the boards have earth leakage protection and will therefore need to all the breakers replaced with new. The board in the Northern Bullants building is full and would need expansion.

3.2.3. Other Electrical Issues

Following our review of the buildings there are items that will require upgrading/installation to make the building compliant with to current regulations.

• Although there are some existing and emergency lights the system does not generally comply with the Australian Standard AS2293. • All switchboards need to be upgrade to meet current AS3000 • The lighting will not meet the current energy efficiency measure in the BCA. As more than 50% of the buildings will be being refurbished, the lights will need to be upgraded to comply. This will involve possible re-lamping with energy efficient tubes and the installation of movement /occupancy sensors. • Existing Hot Water service units are electrical – these should be changed to a more energy efficient heat source. • The overall capacity of the electrical supply will depend on what is used in the redevelopment. We would want to ensure that were possible energy efficient heat sources are used. This would include use gas appliances for cooking and hot water production.

3.3. Hydraulic Services

3.3.1. Cold Water System

The site is serviced by several cold water meters. This includes a 50mm to the west of the Northern Bullants Offices, a 50mm water meter at the NW corner of the site and a 20mm at the rear of the amenities under the grand stand.

Generally the water supply to the site is sufficient for all the proposed redevelopment options. The exact route of cold water pipes in the ground is unknown and therefore the redesign will need to include new pipe work.

The cold water and plumbing in the Northern Bullants change rooms is in good condition and should be retained wherever possible.

The cold water and plumbing in the social club grand stand building is much older and there is cost no advantage in keeping any of the plumbing to these areas.

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3.3.2. Sewer System

The condition of the sewer is always difficult to provide accurate comment on as it is underground. We would strongly recommend that before works commence that a camera is put down the main sewer runs to determine the quality of the pipe work and to determine the exact route.

The plumbing in the Northern Bullants office building is in good condition and should not require any reworking of the sewer below the slab in the amenities areas.

The plumbing the change rooms under the grandstand is much older and the condition could not be verified unless a camera was used as described above. There is a good chance that some of the pipe work is earthenware and therefore will need to be replaced as required by the Plumbing Code AS3500.

We do not envisage that there are major impediments to any of the possible proposals other than the normal challenges of building redevelopment.

3.3.3. Domestic Hot Water System

Both of the major buildings provide hot water via two banks of three electric hot water service units. The units are in good condition however they are ten years old. If left they could still have a good five years of operation left however any movement would probably cause the units to fail.

The other issue is that electric heating of hot water is least efficient method of providing domestic hot water. We would recommend that the units be replaced with gas boostered solar hot water systems. The building have good clear roof exposure and the usage patterns lend themselves to good payback period for a solar hot water installation.

3.3.4. Rainwater collection

The grandstand building already has a rain water tank of approximately 20,000. We were not able to ascertain what the water is currently used for, however the existing and new roofs are ideal fro rainwater collection with the water being used for toilet flushing. There is probably not enough water for irrigation, however there is no reason why the storage could not be increased to provide additional water for garden irrigation around the buildings.

3.4. Fire Service

3.4.1. System Design

The current buildings have a single internal hydrant which is non compliant. The buildings do not contain fire hose reels. As the proposed redevelopment is over 500msq, the building will required to have both fire hydrant and fire hose reel coverage. We have applied for pressure and flow information and will pass this on and provide comment when received.

Generally the system will require an upgrade from the street tapping and a fire booster connection may also be required.

We don not envisage that pups or tanks will be required and therefore they have no been included in the budgets.

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3.5. Building Fabric

3.5.1. Code Compliance

The grandstand building, being brick with not many windows should generally comply with the new Section J of the building code.

The Northern Bullants office building is a newer building that appears to be generally a light weight structure. From our preliminary investigations this building would not compliant with section J of the building Code. There areas of deficiency would be wall and roof insulation and glazing. Normally there would be no requirement to upgrade the building fabric to meet section J unless significant portions of the building are being modified. This item will need to be clarified by the building surveyor once the preferred design option has been agreed to.

4. REDEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONAL BRIEF – BUILDING SERVICES

The following items in this brief have been discussed with the cost consultant and included in the estimates.

4.1. Mechanical Services

4.1.1. Air-conditioning

The selection of the most appropriate cooling system is dictated by the usage of the space being cooled and the capacity of the system. Function/gymnasiums have a high population density and therefore require a system that can not only handle the high quantities of outside air but also the high “latent” heat load generated by the bodies within the space. The “latent” heat load is that part of the heat in the space that relates to the humidity. The more people and/or exercise activity there is in the space the higher the relative humidity.

This is why evaporative cooling systems do not work well in spaces with high density or high activity loads. Although they may lower the temperature, these systems increase the relative humidity. Overall comfort is a function of both temperature and humidity.

The only system that will adequately deal with both the high fresh air loads and relative humidity is an appropriately sized refridgeratively cooled system. This can either be via roof top packaged units or spilt type air-conditioning units.

Energy savings can also be achieved in the design of the ventilation system. This is mainly achieved by varying the amount of outside air with the varying population so you are only cooling and heating the minimum amount of outside air. This is best achieved through a direct digital control system that can fully integrate with the operation of the building.

It would be anticipated that ancillary spaces surrounding the gym and function spaces would also be heated and cooled. This would be best achieved by installing one A/C unit per zone. The most effective way to reduce energy consumption in buildings with adhoc occupancy is to make sure that units can be turned on when not in use.

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4.1.2. Exhaust Ventilation

As discussed previously, the change rooms generally have low or no mechanical ventilation. This can create issues both in comfort and damage to the structure. With no mechanical ventilation the risk of condensation, and therefore mould, is greatly increased.

We would strongly recommend that all change rooms, particularly were showers are used, should be mechanically ventilated.

4.2. Scope of works - Mechanical

4.2.1. Mechanical Services

The selection of the most appropriate cooling system is dictated by the usage of the space being The scope of work for the mechanical system would include the following:

• New heating and cooling plant to serve to all occupied space. • New exhaust systems • New digital control systems to operate plant and provide energy efficiencies • Exhaust systems to kitchen and food prep areas

4.2.2. Electrical Services

The following is a scope of works we believe to be a minimum if the building were to be redeveloped. This list is not exhaustive but should give an indication of the level of works required.

• Modification to existing main switchboard • Upgrade switchboards and supply new switchboards to refurbished areas • New lighting with energy efficient light fittings • Occupancy and light sensors to control lights • New emergency and exit lighting to current regulations • General power and communication reticulation • Passive intruder detection system

4.2.3. Hydraulic Services

The following is a scope of works we believe to be a minimum if the building were to be redeveloped. This list is not exhaustive but should give an indication of the level of works required.

• Reconfigure cold water reticulation • Confirm quality of sewer pipe work via camera exploration • New sewer reticulation as required • Replace Hot Water service units with gas boostered solar system • Thermostatic temperature vales to meet code • New gas supply for hot water and cooking equipment

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4.2.4. Fire System

The scope of work for the fire systems will depend greatly on the building surveyor and any fire engineering that is completed as part of the redevelopment.

The following is a scope of works we believe to be a minimum. This list is not exhaustive but should give an indication of the level of works required.

• Upgrade fire hydrant and hose reel system

5. ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DESIGN OPTIONS

5.1. General

The following discussion relates to various options that can be implemented to improve the long-term impact on the environment of the proposed development. In some cases, these options need to be selected to meet the clients required pay back period for the investment.

Lowering the running cost, and therefore energy consumption, reduces the overall impact this building will have on the environment.

Not all of these systems have been included in the budgetary allowances as this can only be tested as the proposals are completed in further detail. They do however provide a shopping list of what may be available.

5.2. General Building Design.

The general design of the building should include the requirements of section J of the BCA. This is the minimum standard required by regulations. The standard provide a good basis for the design of a building such as those proposed at Preston City oval keeping in mind the pressure on the budget.

The careful shading of windows to remove direct solar glare during the hot summer months and increase solar absorption in the winter will also lower the consumption of power and lead to lower running costs.

Provision of operable windows allow a passive temperature control and provides excellent means of natural ventilation. Where this can be included in the budget is a worth while investment. It not only decreases the overall energy consumption but increase the level of amenity within the buildings by providing a fresher environment

Provision of mechanically controlled high level ventilation via sky lights will, in summer, allow heat rejection of hot air in the building and when closed in winter, keep the heat in. This system along with the exhaust heat recovery described below provides an excellent opportunity for better than adequate thermal conditions at minimal running cost.

All the systems described above would be controlled by the Direct Digital Control (DDC) system described in the mechanical section, to provide the optimum running times for both heating and cooling plant within the building without the necessity for the staff to operate the systems. These systems would be integrated with the lighting control described below and security systems to maximise the possible energy savings that can be achieved by turning of plant that is running unnecessarily.

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5.3. Lighting.

The use of new T5 fluorescent lamps should be used wherever possible as the use approx 14% less energy for the same light output from normal fluorescent lamps. LED light sources in some instances are also providing alternative to 50W low voltage lamps.

5.4. Lighting Control

The new part J of the BCA and good ESD design require that lights where possible should be controlled by a lighting control system.

Previous analysis indicates that the light level/movement detector control can be justified financially, and therefore we have included in the current budgets. This type of system provides savings on electricity consumption for both lighting and mechanical systems and even more so if integrated with the security system. Consequently greenhouse gas emissions are substantially reduced.

5.5. Exhaust air heat recovery.

All occupied spaces within the building where possible should be designed to meet natural ventilation in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Standards. Where this is not achievable, make up air to the A/C units can be provided via a heat recovery system.

With a heat recovery system, the make up air to each A/C is supplied from a heat transfer (HE) device. Air from the HE is delivered to unit via mechanical ductwork. At the same time exhaust air from the building is ducted to the HE unit. The HE unit is a static device that transfers heat from the exhaust air to the fresh air to temper the air without mixing the air. The heat from the rejected air is transferred to the air entering the building. Any short fall in temperature required to maintain acceptable temperatures in each space is then made up via the air-conditioning in the space.

This type of design is the most energy efficient system available and ensures that there is no excess demand placed on the A/C units from the hot or cold untreated air that enters the building and that is required for the normal ventilation and exhaust from the building.

5.6. VRV Air-conditioning Systems

The air-conditioning systems proposed are to be designed with the VRV type air-conditioning systems. These systems generally have lower running costs due to the ability to only provide the energy required to heat and cool the space. The energy required varies greatly due to the outside temperature conditions as well as the internal loads generated by people, equipment and lights. The compressors have variable speed motors which use less energy at part load. The have the added benefit of air temperature supplied by the individual units being much closer to the ambient room conditions thus providing a more comfortable environment.

These systems can be fully integrated with the DDC systems described previously thus providing a total control and management solution of all the aspects of heating and cooling within the building.

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5.7. Solar Hot water.

The use of solar panels to pre heat the cold water before entering the hot water services as discussed earlier has a payback period of approximately 7-10 years, including the SEAV rebate. This option is the preferred method of supplementing the domestic hot water generated by gas and should be incorporated subject to the budgetary constraints and final cost analysis for the final layout of the building.

5.8. Rain Water Collection.

As previously discussed the site already has some rainwater harvesting. We would recommend that this be expanded as can be justified by the budget.

The use of black and/or grey water for irrigation and toilet flushing etc has obvious advantages, however it must meet strict EPA and other safety standards. The cost of sewerage treatment and/or sterilization and recurrent energy are prohibitive for this application.

5.9. Black and Grey Water Recycling

5.10. Grid Connected Photovoltaic Solar Electricity

Photovoltaic solar cells located on the roof of the buildings can be used to generate electricity that in turn can be used or fed back into the national power grid. Our LCC analysis has shown that the payback period for this type of system is too large to be viable, somewhere in the order of $70 years payback even with rebates. If the facility were determined to pursue the use of alternative energy, it would be beneficial to purchase this green energy from their power retailer.

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Z o ne Info rm atio n Wa te r Dis trib u tio n Z o n e Mitc h a m/Mo ra n g (P RE) P re s to n P R (P O S T) Wa te r Dis trib u tio n Z o n e To p Wa te r Le v e l 13 4 .1m (P RE) 115m (P O S T) Mo d e llin g S u p e r Z o n e Mitc h a m/Mo ra n g (P RE) (YVW u s e O n ly ) P re s to n -G a ffn e y P R (P O S T) Mo d e l N o d e ID J U N C TIO N : MIM17 55A (YVW u s e O n ly ) N o d e P e a k H o u r 19:4 2 (P RE) (YVW u s e O n ly ) 19:4 2 (P O S T)

S iz e and L o catio n o f M ain S iz e o f Ma in 150mm Ma te ria l o f Ma in P VC -M Ele v a tio n o f Ma in 6 3 m

S tatic P re s s u re (P R E ) Ma x imu m 7 1m o r 6 96 Kp a Min imu m 55m o r 53 9Kp a

R e s id u al P re s s u re s At F lo w R ate s (P R E ) F lo w (l/s ) R e s id u al P re s s u re (m ) 0.00 55.6 9 5.00 54 .81 10.00 54 .06 15.00 53 .19 2 0.00 51.82 2 5.00 50.2 3 3 0.00 4 8.3 2 3 5.00 4 6 .11 4 0.00 4 3 .6 1 4 5.00 4 0.82 50.00 3 7 .7 5 55.00 3 4 .3 8 6 0.00 3 0.7 3 6 5.00 2 6 .7 7 7 0.00 2 2 .53

Min imu m P re s s u re to b e e x p e c te d 95% o f th e time is 6 1m.

S tatic P re s s u re (P O S T ) Ma x imu m 52 m o r 510Kp a Min imu m 3 3 m o r 3 2 3 Kp a

R e s id u al P re s s u re s At F lo w R ate s (P O S T ) F lo w (l/s ) R e s id u al P re s s u re (m ) 0.00 3 3 .51 5.00 3 2 .6 1 10.00 3 1.80 15.00 3 0.7 8 2 0.00 2 9.2 4 2 5.00 2 7 .3 4 3 0.00 2 5.08 3 5.00 2 2 .4 8 4 0.00 19.51 4 5.00 16 .2 0 50.00 12 .55 55.00 8.54 6 0.00 4 .2 0

Min imu m P re s s u re to b e e x p e c te d 95% o f th e time is 4 4 m.

H y d ra u lic c a p a c ity o f c e me n t lin e d IN S ITU p ip e s s h o u ld b e v e rifie d b y fie ld te s tin g p rio r to th e d e s ig n o r c o n s tru c tio n o f fire s e rv ic e s .

Th e a re a w ill re c e iv e w a te r s u p p ly w o rk s w h ic h a re e x p e c te d to b e o p e ra tio n a l in 2 009/2 010, th is w ill a ffe c t th e s u p p ly to th e a re a . We h a v e s u p p lie d b o th p re a n d p o s t d a ta . Th e d e v e lo p me n t s h o u ld b e d e s ig n e d to s u it b o th th e c u rre n t a n d fu tu re o p e ra tin g re g ime s .

Th e a b o v e flo w s a re n o t a v a ila b le fo r g e n e ra l s u p p ly a n d a re q u o te d fo r fire p ro te c tio n p u rp o s e s . It is o n ly in th e s e e me rg e n c ie s th a t Ya rra Va lle y Wa te r is p re p a re d to a llo w th e w a te r s u p p ly to b e d e p le te d to a le v e l b e lo w th e min imu m a c c e p ta b le p re s s u re .

The minimum pressure is based on current operational data for a peak consumption day and changes in demand w ith in th e s u p p ly z o n e w ill c a u s e fu tu re v a ria tio n s . All re s u lts p ro v id e d a re b a s e d o n th e mo s t a c c u ra te a n d u p to d a te in fo rma tio n a v a ila b le to Ya rra Va lle y Wa te r a t th e time o f th e re q u e s t.

An d re w To fa ri C u s to me r S e rv ic e O ffic e r P h o n e 987 2 1119 Ema il a to fa ri@ y v w .c o m.a u

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Appendix 7. Previous Options

Y RY R Lower Level Floor Plan A Lower Level Floor Plan A IN IN IM IM EL EL PR PR

Upper Level Floor Plan

Grandstand Cross Section Preliminary Concept Design / Floor Plan Upper Level Floor Plan 2 SK.02_A / Preston City Oval - 18 Feb 09 / 1:200 @A1

Preliminary Concept Design / Floor Plan 1 SK.01_A / Preston City Oval - 18 Feb 09 / 1:200 @A1

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Bullants Admin/Chg RY RY Lower Level Floor Plan A ALower Level Floor Plan IN IN IM IM EL EL PR PR

Upper Level Floor Plan Upper Level Floor Plan

Preliminary Concept Design / Floor Plan 4 SK.05_A / Preston City Oval - 02 Apr 09 / 1:200 @A3 3 Preliminary Concept Design / Floor Plan SK.01_A / Preston City Oval - 18 Feb 09 / 1:200 @A1

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Lower Level Floor Plan

Upper Level Floor Plan

Preliminary Concept Design / Floor Plan 5 SK.06_A / Preston City Oval - 14 Apr 09 / 1:200 @A3

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Indicative Area Analysis Issue: Draft A

Date: 16/02/2009 Area analysis assumes a "greenfield", unconstrained site allowing the most efficient building layout. The area analysis indicates the most efficient, lowest area facility achievable. Constraints occurring at particular sites can result in less efficient facility planning leading to increased floor area.

Room / Space Description Existing Design Brief Concept design A B C G R A N D S T A N D

Change rooms (grd. floor) Home Team change room 92 92 Visiting Team change room Showers (x2) (6Shwr to each) 25 25 Office (2x6) 12 12 Umpires Change (male) rooms (1wc/ 1ur/ 2hb/ 2shwr) 20 20 Female change rooms (2wc/ 2hb/ 1shwr) 12 12 Store 10 10 Social Club (Ground floor) entry / airlock / stair 20 20 Bar / patrons 90 90 Dining area 70 70 Bar service / store / cool room 35 35 Kitchen / Pantry 30 30 Male (2wc/3hb/ 6ur) / female (5 wc/ 3hb) toilets 40 40 Store / office 12 12 Function Room (First fl.) Dining / function area 105 Multipurpose / function room expansion 180 (120x1.5m2 per person)

Page 1 / 3 Function Room (First fl.) Room / Space Description Existing Design Brief Concept design Male (1wc/ 1hb / 1ur)/ female (2wc/ 1hb) toilets 14 40 Bar serice 7 15 Grandstand seating Seating area (approx. 500 seats) 315 315 time keeper / coaches boxes (x4) 28 28 stairs 12 12

Sub-total Grandstand 949 1058 0

B U L L A N T S A D M I N / C H A N G E R O O M S Change rooms (Ground floor) Team room 94 94 Locker room 33 33 Player toilet / showers (2wc / 2hb/ 10Shwr) 26 26 Stair / store 5 10 Team meeting room 23 23 Medical (store) 8 8 Players Gymnasium 80 Players Treatment / Rehab 25 Club storage (equipment/ 20 Accessible change amenities 20 Administration Offices Entry foyer / stair 14 14 (First Fl.) Meeting (Dining) Room 64 64 New admin offices (4 people @10m2) 40 Coaches Box (x2) 12 12 Offices (x2) 21 21 Kitchen 18 18 Male / female (1wc / 1hb each) 8 8 Store 11 11 Balcony 16 16

Sub-total Bullants Change rooms / Admin office 353 543 0

Page 2 / 3 Room / Space Description Existing Design Brief Concept design A N C I L L A R Y F A C I L I T I E S Match day box / Ticket booth Meeting room / match day box (1st fl.) 23 23 Store 23 23 Ticket booth 7 7 Maintenance Shed Store 1 28 28 Store 2 13 13 Staff room 10 10 Kiosk / food convenience Food prep / sales 34 34

Public Toliet block Male (2wc/ 2hb / 10ur) 18 18 Female (5wc/ 2 hb) 18 18 Accessible toilets Uni-sex WC (x2) 16

Sub-total Ancillary Facilities 174 190 0

Sub-total 1476 1791 0 Circulation @ 10% incl. above 179

Total Floor Area 1970 0

New / altered floor area 768 0

Page 3 / 3 10/06/09 Appendix 9. Preston City Oval Scoping Study ‐ What is the standard term for naming rights? (Eg. Per season, 5 years or does the financial package determine the length of the Oval Naming Rights Survey contract) The Victorian Football League has 14 participating clubs. From our Clubs seek to negotiate multiple year contracts with companies. consultation with those clubs, it was identified that there were five The usual term is 1‐2 years but long‐term contracts are ideal. With clubs operating on Council reserves that have contracted naming long‐term contracts clubs can negotiate increase $$$ per year as rights with a major business sponsor at those venues in 2008. explained in Q6. Those five clubs were: Who do sponsors pay? Council, Club or League? . North Ballarat Football Club – AUSTAR Arena (Northern Oval) The club claims most, if not all revenue from sponsors. Some clubs may need planning permits to erect signs which can attract a small . Northern Bullants Football Club – NAB (Preston City Oval) fee (which can be included in the sponsors fee’s) . Port Melbourne Football Club – TEAC Oval (North Port Oval) Does the council have requirements of its own? i.e. Keeping . Werribee Tigers Football Club – Bartercard Oval (Chirnside Park) traditional reserve names and locality . Williamstown Football Club – Burbank Oval (Williamstown Cricket Council usually don’t have requirements in regard to naming rights Ground) of a ground. As documented in Q1 Council and Emergency services Does the council have a policy regarding naming rights of sporting still refer to the ground with its traditional name. Council’s only facilities? requirement may be with positioning of signage and any permits required by Clubs with the use of Council’s facilities. No, most clubs initiate and manage contracts with business’s in relation to naming rights of venues. Are there restrictions on signage? What are they for specific contacts! Council still refer to the traditional name of the reserve i.e. AUSTAR arena in Ballarat, its traditional name is Northern Oval. Council and Planning permits if required by Council Emergency services use traditional names. Size restrictions Signs face into arena’s, cannot be seen from passing motorists

PRESTON CITY OVAL SPORTS SCOPING STUDY Page 72 10/06/09 Can you give me an indication of the costs relating to naming rights (ball park) Naming packages in the region of $30K – with multi year deals some contracts could start off at around $15K plus $5K every year after, so if it’s a 3 year deal by year 3 the club is claiming $25K in naming rights. Many clubs like to follow this formula n creasing revenue every year Any more detail or who else would be best to also contact Networking is the key in securing a good sponsor. It’s ideal to pair up with a company that have similar aims to that of the club. Research business plans prior to proposing a deal.

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PRE-CONCEPT ESTIMATE CONCEPT 6 REV 2 14-May-09

Description Unit Qty Rate Total Stage 1 Stage 2

GRANDSTAND Ground Floor New function room within existing social club m² 160 1,500 240,000 240,000 New bar within existing dining area m² 35 1,200 42,000 42,000 New bar joinery item 20,000 20,000 New kitchen within existing dining area m² 30 1,200 36,000 36,000 Allowance for new kitchen equipment item 120,000 120,000 Alterations to existing entry m² 20 1,000 20,000 20,000 Refurbishment of social room item 50,000 50,000

NEW ADDITIONS TO GRANDSTAND Ground Floor Gym including removal of stair m² 80 2,500 200,000 200,000 Store (3 X 20) m² 60 2,000 120,000 120,000 Treatment m² 25 2,500 62,500 62,500 Entry m² 59 1,500 88,500 88,500 Accessible change amenities m² 20 2,700 54,000 54,000 Allowance for basic covered walkway item 100,000 100,000

BULLANTS BUILDING ADMIN OFFICES First Floor New offices within existing meeting and dining area m² 40 2,200 88,000 88,000 Allowance for improved thermal insulation and or heating item 50,000 50,000 and cooling

OPTION 5 page 1 of 5 pages Description Unit Qty Rate Total Stage 1 Stage 2 LIFT Allowance for lift and shaft item 200,000 200,000

NEW SPECTATOR TOILET BLOCK AND NEW TICKET BOX New spectator toilet block complete m² 128 2,000 256,000 256,000 New ticket box m² 9 2,500 22,500 22,500 New kiosk item 20,000 20,000

DEMOLITION Demolish toilet block m² 140 40 5,600 5,600 Demolish ticket box m² 25 40 1,000 1,000 Demolish boundary fencing m² 71 30 2,130 2,130 Demolish part and make good remainder of kiosk building item 5,000 5,000 Demolish Mary Street toilet block and seal services item 10,000 10,000

EXTERNAL WORKS AND SERVICES

Contingency allowance for handling and/or removal of say 100,000 20,000 80000 contaminated materials (extent, if any, not known) - to be investigated during design process and expense minimised

Bulk excavation/site preparation item 20,000 20,000

External paving say m² 100 30 3,000 3,000

Allowance for external stormwater services say 25,000 25,000

Allowance for external sewer services say 25,000 25,000

Allowance for external gas service say 10,000 10,000

Allowance for external fire services say 10,000 10,000

OPTION 5 page 2 of 5 pages Description Unit Qty Rate Total Stage 1 Stage 2 External electrical services say 15,000 15,000

Upgrade fire service to the site 30,000 30,000

Boundary fencing including new gate item 30,000 30,000

Allowance for landscaping say 125,000 125,000

Allowance for building code compliance beyond the base item 20,000 20,000 rates above

ESD Allowance for ESD initiatives suited to the development (up say 112,000 61,600 50,400 to 5% of total cost)

Sub-total 2,338,230 1,205,600 1,132,630

Design Contingency 5% item 117,000 60,300 56,700

Construction Contingency10% item 246,000 126,600 119,000

Sub-total 2,701,230 1,392,500 1,308,330

Escalation to Early 2010 Stage One only 136,000 70,000 excluded

Sub-total (Estimated Tender Amount) 2,837,230 1,462,500 1,308,330 incls escalation incls escalation excls escalation

Professional Fees (11.33% of estimated final construction item 321,000 166,000 148,000 cost)

OPTION 5 page 3 of 5 pages Description Unit Qty Rate Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Project and contract management item 50,000 25,000 25,000

Specialist consultants (town planning, ESD, acoustic, 85,000 42,500 42,500 geotech, landscape and disbursements)

Loose furniture and equipment item excluded excluded excluded

Allowance for authorities Fees and Charges item 50,000 25,000 25,000

3,343,230 1,721,000 1,548,830 TOTAL EXCLUDING GST incls escalation incls escalation excls escalation

Exclusions • GST • Items identified in the condition / compliance audit generally excluded, however, new works areas are anticipated to address existing items in those areas subject to design phase investigation • Cost implications of carbon neutral policy • Removal of contaminated soil beyond $100K allowance • Removal of asbestos - Hazmatt audit required at design phase • Loose furniture and equipment • Relocation of existing services beyond external service allowances • Upgrade of existing services for development beyond external services allowances • Cost of temporary accommodation • 'Out of hours' work • Unforeseen ground conditions and rock excavation Notes/Assumptions • Our estimate assumes the project will be fully documented, competitively tendered and constructed under a standard form, fixed lump sum contract. • All base building rates incorporate allowances for interior building services (eg lighting), as well as builder's preliminary costs, margins etc

OPTION 5 page 4 of 5 pages Description Unit Qty Rate Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Optional ESD Budget Items For Consideration Stage 1 and 2 • Digital lighting control systems item 30,000 • Digital mechanical control systems item 30,000 • Solar hot water item 100,000 • Grey water harvesting for oval irrigation item 150,000 • Heat recovery systems for ventilation item 60,000 • Water tanks - use in buildings item 50,000 Landscape Site Masterplan - Additional to Stage 1 and 2 as above • Site signage - entrance and interpretive budget 40,000 Water Management Strategy for Oval - Future Consideration • Large scale water storage (1.0 million plus litres) item 500,000 Oval Upgrade Plan • Relevelling item TBA • Irrigation upgrade item TBA

OPTION 5 page 5 of 5 pages 10/06/09 END NOTES 23 Not required, balls are never hit into danger areas. 24 Closer to ground 1 25 Lack of function facilities is one of the clubs major operating issues Off‐field facilities would give local community far more sporting and social 2 entertainment opportunities 120 seats for function room 26 3 Small sails in spectator areas Sufficient caters for 80% of crickets social needs (120 good) 27 4 Functions not mentioned but space could be used for required player Needs significant work, ground narrower than most, quality worst than most 28 preparation/induction facilities – lecture theatre, built in AV facilities. PCO is the premium AFL venue in the Northern Suburbs however the ground conditions 5 NFL use space as portable offices during finals need improvement 6 29 Space – different from existing facility Ground – warm season grasses 2009 7 Not for Community/Commercial use 8 6 minutes to 2 Leisure centre’s – wanting own equipment 9 PCO Becoming a sporting administration hub for the northern suburbs, housing key stakeholders 10 Northern Knights/Women’s 11 Space – clear commitments – business case needed. Bigger than current but not exceeding 200 12 Venue upgrade to a higher level will attract more events as well as new users to the oval 13 100 lux; community games only 14 Not necessary for cricket but would use if supplied 15 What level? – Needs Northern Bullants $$$, PCO no night games. Bill Lawry Oval getting lighting instead 16 Huge amount of traffic in and around precinct 17 Parking and noise issues 18 NW toilets never open. Most travel to the market to use toilet facility 19 Additional toilets to cater for the volume of spectators on game days (finals) 20 Structure Plan/toilet policy/remove current toilet and incorporate 21 Cost imperative with Hill = High Level 22 Nets to restrain balls exiting into dangerous areas

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