Updated 11 May 2022
Centennial Parklands aim to keep our sports fields open to maximise community use and benefit. However, sometimes we need to close sports fields due to wet weather or for maintenance and upgrades. This is one of those times.
Currently the Parklands is experiencing a record-breaking rainfall event associated with the La Nina weather pattern. Over 1400mm of rain has been recorded this year which is 120 percent of the average annual rainfall, creating significant impacts on our sports fields including waterlogging and sink holes leading to their continued closure. The recent sunny weather over Easter and the Mothers Day long week has helped us with some of our maintenance program, we have been able to start to mow some of the fields, but with over 100mm more rain expected in the next week, further delays are expected.
Given the severity of the weather we have already experienced with more rain forecast, topography of the Parklands, and its ponds acting as a stormwater catchment for surrounding suburbs, several areas will require lengthy periods of consistent dry weather to provide an opportunity for our sports fields to dry out and ensure they are fit and safe for use.
Sports Fields Restoration Works
Current Field Closures
The following list confirms the earliest potential reopening date for sports fields undergoing significant repair. Those listed as *Inspected Daily, may be closed due to current wet weather so for those you need to check the Sports field status page for the up to the minute status.
Sports Field |
Earliest Potential Opening |
Reason |
Centennial Park |
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McKay Oval* |
check status page |
Inspected daily |
CP Field 02 & 03 |
30 May 2022 |
Under redevelopment |
CP Field 04 |
check status page |
Inspected daily |
Brazilian Field* |
check status page |
Inspected daily |
CP Field 06, 07 & 08 |
20 May 2022 |
Heavily waterlogged |
CP Field 09 & 10 |
check status page |
Inspected daily |
CP Field 11-13 |
20 May 2022 |
Heavily waterlogged |
CP Wicket 04 |
11 May 2022 |
Sinkholes on field |
Moore Park |
|
|
Bat & Ball Field* |
check status page |
Inspected daily |
MP Field 01, 02 & 03 |
10 May 2022 |
Heavily waterlogged |
MP Field 04 |
20 May 2022 |
Heavily waterlogged |
MP Wicket 01 |
20 May 2022 |
Heavily waterlogged |
MP Wicket 03 |
20 May 2022 |
Heavily waterlogged |
MP Wicket 04-08* |
check status page |
Inspected daily |
Upper Kippax* |
check status page |
Inspected daily |
Queens Park |
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QP Fields 01, 02 & 10 - 13* |
check status page |
Inspected daily |
QP Fields 03 - 08* |
check status page |
Inspected daily |
QP Field 09 |
13 June 2022 |
Under redevelopment |
We ask that all hirers refer to and respect the dates provided above. These dates may be delayed further subject to weather conditions. We will keep you updated and ask that you please respect the Parklands Rangers time and not contact them to check whether these dates will be brought forward.
The information provided in the above table are based on the current conditions of the fields and current weather conditions. Any continuation of this weather pattern or poor drying conditions may see the above dates reviewed.
Impacts to Sports Hirers
The Parklands understands the frustration felt by hirers due to this major weather event. Once this weather pattern has moved on and our facilities are once again at full operating capacity, we will reassess the holistic impacts of this significant closure period and what we can do to support hirers.
Sinkholes
As an unforeseen impact of the recent weather events, sinkholes have appeared on a small number of fields. These sinkholes are a result of the pressure the recent rainfall has placed on the storm water system.
Sinkholes at the Sports Fields
We have teams on the ground working hard to remediate the sinkholes and return the fields to a playable condition as soon as possible. We will continue to monitor these areas over the winter season. Further works and closures may be required.
If you notice a natural looking depression in the surface, please advise the Sport and Recreation team, as soon as possible, via email via sport@centennialparklands.com.au
More information
If you have any questions or concern at all, please contact our sport team via email at
sport@centennialparklands.com.au.
Keep up to date with field closures
here.