Second Synthetic Hockey Pitch – Kedron Wavell Hockey Club, 21 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside

The development application has been recently lodged for a new Second Synthetic Hockey Pitch, located at the Kedron Wavell Hockey Club, 21 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside.

Designed by John Giles Associates, the proposal seeks to install another ‘hybrid’ synthetic surface hockey pitch and appurtenances for the Kedron Wavell Hockey Club, in the north eastern corner of the site. The existing Clubhouse and other existing hockey pitches will remain unchanged.

The field will complement the existing synthetic surface pitch and be utilised for hockey training and matches across the Brisbane. The additional hybrid synthetic sports field does not require irrigation and is approved for competition up to National standard by FIH (World body for hockey).

Field Improvements
– Pitch construction (earthworks, binding layer, shock pad and synthetic playing surface)
– Pitch surround internal kerb and channel drainage
– Pitch surround fence and gates
– Concrete pathway pitch surrounds
– Pathway surround external drainage
– Ball stop nets
– Open Technical and Team Bench Structure
– Electronic Scoreboard
– All drainage to discharge to existing stormwater system
– Existing security fence extended
– Upgrade existing lighting

The planners at John Giles Associates, state “because of the changing nature of the sport of hockey over the past 30 years with the advent of the synthetic surface pitch, there is a greater demand for this type of facility to ensure our teams and players can compete at the highest skills level and develop their skills through the age groups and competitions structure. The Brisbane Hockey Management Group’s facility at the Kedron Wavell Hockey Club with the construction of this additional synthetic surface hockey pitch will contribute greatly to easing this demand across regional Brisbane”.

The Application Information and References
– Date Lodged: 6 July 2017
– Council Reference: A004691193
– Address: 21 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside
– Zone: SR3 Sport and Recreation
– Neighbourhood Plan: Chermside Centre (Community Use and Sports Precinct)
– Application Report: John Giles Associates
– Design Drawings: John Giles Associates
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– Images: Kedron Wavell Services Hockey Club

Source: Information, Drawings and Images
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