Improvements to sportsground in Hopetoun

Published on Wednesday, 5 November 2025 at 10:46:03 AM

We are currently working to improve the surface of the cricket and hockey oval in Hopetoun, which will be closed to the public on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 November 2025.

A specialist from Albany was engaged recently to provide advice on the condition of the turf.

The following work was identified as being required to improve the surface of the oval:

  • The application of sprays to control mites and other insects
  • A regular fertilising regime
  • Levelling works to address the uneven playing surface

Spraying for mites and other insects has already been completed and a regular fertilising regime has been implemented.

The levelling works to address the uneven surface will commence next week. Please be patient during this process as it will take several weeks for the grass to grow again and for the improvements to be visible. 

While this work is carried out on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 November 2025 the oval will be closed to the public, including dog walkers.

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