Oval may be renovated

Gosford Council may conduct renovation works on Woy Woy Oval in September in preparation for summer.

In a question without notice on June 1, Cr Jeff Strickson called on council's director of city services Mr Stephen Glen to advise what actions were being taken to address the turf surface quality at Woy Woy Oval.

Mr Glen stated in a council report that the oval was in good condition based at this stage of the winter season.

"Council's operations staff monitors the grounds weekly (more frequently during periods of wet weather) to assess turf conditions and suitability of the playing surface," the council report stated.

"If at any time the ground is deemed to be degrading significantly, staff will undertake remediation works to ensure the playing field remains safe and would liaise with clubs potentially affected by any works.

"However, renovation works are undertaken on all grounds in September-October as this is the most appropriate time for preparation for satisfactory turf growth-repair and coincides with the conclusion of winter season use, start of summer use."

Council agenda COR.76, 22 Jun 2010