MONBULK SOCCER CENTRE

Emerald

The development of a new sub-regional soccer centre with two full size soccer pitches, a social and change pavilion, a vegetation zone and car parking. The change pavilion includes player and referee change rooms, first aid room with associated facilities. The social pavilion includes multi-purpose function room, kitchen/servery, cool store, meeting room and amenities.

Works include demolition of existing structures, asbestos removal, removal of over 80 soft spots and replacement with cement stabilised fill. A septic system is installed with recycled water being used to irrigate landscaped areas. The pitch and car park areas are serviced with 18m highlighting towers.

When complete the Centre will cater for over 600 players. The FIFA star-rated, all weather synthetic pitches will ensure the facility can cater from all levels of the sport, from senior to junior competitions.

CLIENT
City of Yarra Ranges
ARCHITECT
dwp|suters
SERVICES ENGINEER
Meinhardt Group
STRUCTURAL/CIVIL ENGINEER
Meinhardt Group
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Thomson Perrett
COMPLETION
July 2016
CONTRACT VALUE
$7 million

Success Factors

Coordination of civil and artificial turf installation to ensure FIFA tolerances and standards are achieved.

Engaging with multiple stakeholders.

Progressive soil compaction with third party Geotechnical inspections (level 1 supervision) to ensure levels and pitch tolerances are achieved and maintained.

Devco is a great Australian success story of persistence, skill and hard work creating a business based on the traditional values of quality and service.

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