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Water restrictions - sportsground information
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Under current water restrictions, Wodonga Council has been granted limited watering by North East Water under a sportsground water conservation plan. Information is provided below to assist sports clubs or associations manage activities during the water restriction period. For further information regarding water restrictions please contact the council on (02) 6022 9300.
Ground inspections
Sports clubs, operating under council agreements and public liability insurance policies, are required to complete training and match day inspections of their grounds. These inspections are to determine the suitability of the playing surface for the planned activity.
In addition to the inspections conducted by clubs, the council has been conducting regular inspections of council-managed or maintained sports grounds since September 1, 2007. Issues or hazards identified at a particular facility will be brought to the attention of the club and associations for further discussion.
Water restriction update
North East Water has introduced a permanent water savings plan for its Murray River system towns, effective from January 1, 2010.
What are the permanent water savings plan rules:
- Garden sprinklers, microsprays, drip systems and any other form of irrigation system conntected to the water supply system must not be used to water lawns and gardens between the hours of 10am and 5pm.
- Hand-held hoses fitted with a trigger nozzle, watering cans or buckets can be used at any time.
- Only hoses fitted with a trigger nozzle may be used for cleaning vehicles by hand.
- Driveways, footpaths and other impervious surfaces must not be cleaned with hand held hoses fitted with trigger nozzles using water unless:
- Cleaning is required as a result of an accident, fire, health hazard or other emergency, or constuction works or storms; or
- A water efficient pressure boosted jet hose fitted with a trigger is utilised.
Sports grounds
- Garden sprinklers, microsprays, drip systems and any other form of irrigation system conntected to the water supply system must not be used to water sports grounds between the hours of 10am and 5pm.
- Hand-held hoses fitted with a trigger nozzle, watering cans or buckets can be used at any time.
For more information, visit www.nerwa.vic.gov.au or call the general enquiries number 1300 361 622
Water restriction resources
- North East Water - click here to access the North East Water website.
North East Water is the authority responsible for determining the level of water restrictions in the city of Wodonga. - EPA Website - click here to access the EPA website
for information and guidelines on the use of recycled water in public places.
Ground status
All venues must be booked for use through the council's customer service on (02) 6022 9300.
The current status of the city's grounds are:
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Ground Name |
Ground Status |
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Baranduda Oval 1 |
Suitable for sports activity |
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Baranduda Oval 2 |
Suitable for sports activity |
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Birallee Park |
Suitable for sports activity |
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Emerald Oval |
Suitable for sports activity |
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Gayview Park |
Suitable for sports activity |
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John Flower Oval (Martin Park) |
Suitable for sports activity |
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Kelly Park |
Suitable for sports activity |
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La Trobe University Soccer Pitch 1 |
Suitable for sports activity |
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La Trobe University Soccer Pitch 2 |
Suitable for sports activity |
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La Trobe University Soccer Pitch 3 |
Suitable for sports activity |
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Les Cheesley Oval (Martin Park) |
Suitable for sports activity |
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Willow Park Oval 1 |
Suitable for sports activity |
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Willow Park Oval 2 |
Suitable for sports activity |
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Willow Park Oval 3 |
Suitable for sports activity |
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Wodonga Athletics Complex |
Suitable for sports activity |
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Wodonga Racecourse Auskick Ovals |
Suitable for sports activity |
