Thank you for your interest and feedback into the use of Elsternwick Park ovals 3 and 4 for winter sport use.

There has been significant community interest in this matter which Council considered at the Special Council Meeting on 19 September 2018, where it was resolved that:

Council:

1. Endorses the use of Elsternwick Park (South) Oval 4 for the purposes of winter sport including sportsground reconstruction incorporating improved drainage, irrigation, synthetic cricket wicket and granitic sand oval perimeter path;

2. Installs sportsground lighting on Elsternwick Park (South) Oval 4 to meet Australian Standards for junior and senior Australian Rules football training;

3. Constructs a basic, female-friendly sportsground pavilion to support the use of Elsternwick Park (South) Oval 4;

4. Refers costs associated with works at Elsternwick Park (South) Oval 4 for consideration as part of the 2019/20 Budget process;

5. Resolves not to install any oval perimeter fencing or concrete spoon drain on either Elsternwick Park (South) Oval 3 or Oval 4;

6. Leaves Elsternwick Park (South) Oval 3 unchanged;

7. Investigates opportunities for improved facilities for non-sporting users in Elsternwick Park (South) including dog walkers and dogs; and

8. Informs the lead petitioners of two relevant petitions received at the 21 August 2018 Council meeting of the outcome of this report.