Things Are Getting Majestic at Lords
Published on 14 February 2025
Lords Reserve in Mansfield is set to get a majestic upgrade with Mansfield Shire Council completing significant infrastructure improvements.
In addition to the drainage and car parking upgrade works completed at the reserve last year, the next stages of upgrades will include a new pavilion building on the south-western side of the oval, an upgrade to the public toilets and an upgrade to the existing clubrooms.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said he was pleased to see the completion of the drainage and carparking upgrades.
“In the past, we’ve had delays in getting the grounds ready for play because the grounds were too wet for prep, such as getting the roller on the ground for the pitch.
“For this cricket season, there wasn’t the same delay in getting on the ground as there has been in the past.
“This is just one of the many improvements for the reserve. We’ll be going ‘around the grounds’ to upgrade not just the existing clubroom building and toilet block, but we’ll be constructing a brand new pavilion.
“We’ve been consulting with all the groups who use the reserve and getting their input into the design and layout of the new pavilion. And it’s looking fantastic. The design draws on the unique character of the area and fits in really well with the picket fence and other buildings,” said Cr Rabie.
“The pavilion and the other works at Lords Reserve will set up our local sporting clubs for years to come.”
The new pavilion, toilet and clubroom upgrade is a $2.12 million project which is funded with a $1.41 million grant from the Australian Government’s “Growing Regions Program” and a co-contribution from Council of $710,000.
In 2024, Council completed drainage and carparking upgrade works at the reserve, with thanks to both a Council contribution of $134,000 and a State Government grant from the 2022-23 Victorian Country Football and Netball Program of $222,000, in time for the 2024/25 cricket season.
“Our efforts will not stop there – we have also put in an application to the 2024-25 Country Football Netball Program to ‘Light up Lords’, with a funding application submitted to install lighting on the oval with a budget of $375,000 for the project,” said Cr Rabie.
“We are investing in the future of our local sporting clubs and asking other levels of government to help with providing funds to support this important work. If we don’t get funding to install the lighting, we’ll keep working toward being able to get it done”.
If you would like to see or provide comments on the proposed new pavilion, please contact capitalworks@mansfield.vic.gov.au.