Harry Moore Oval upgrades
Published On
27/03/2025We are investing in two upgrade projects at Harry Moore Oval in Canton Beach to enhance recreational facilities and better serve the needs of the community and sporting groups:
- Carpark and hardcourt upgrades
- Sportsground lighting upgrades
These projects will deliver improved sporting infrastructure, better lighting and enhanced parking facilities, ensuring Harry Moore Oval remains a hub for local activity.
Sportsground lighting upgrades
March – 31 July 2025 (weather permitting)
We are also upgrading the sportsground lighting to improve safety and extend the usability of Harry Moore Oval for night-time activities. The new lighting will enhance visibility for training and games, allowing for greater use of the ovals throughout the year.
Parking upgrades and new hardcourts
July – 30 November 2025 (weather permitting)
We are upgrading the carpark to increase capacity and improve accessibility. This includes resurfacing, new guttering, bump stops and line marking, ensuring a safer and more efficient parking experience.
Additionally, we are constructing two new multi-use hard courts, providing versatile spaces for netball and pickleball and offering valuable overflow parking during busy periods.
Our commitment to the community
These upgrades represent our commitment to providing high-quality recreational spaces for our community. We are dedicated to delivering these projects with minimal disruption and appreciate your patience as we work to improve Harry Moore Oval. We will provide regular updates on project progress and any potential impacts. We encourage you to check back here for the latest news and information.
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The light pole in the south-western corner of field two is home to an eastern osprey, an endangered species.
As part of the lighting upgrades, Council will be relocating the eastern osprey nest from the existing light pole to a newly constructed light pole with a purpose-built nest support structure.
To ensure this work is carried out responsibly:
- Council has obtained the required Section 91 licence for the relocation
- a qualified ecologist will oversee the works before, during and after, and advise if any further measures are required
- the new light pole and nest support will be installed in August 2025
- the nest will be relocated in February 2026, outside of the osprey breeding and fledgling season.
This approach will ensure the lighting upgrade can proceed while supporting the ongoing welfare of the eastern ospreys at the site.
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Approximately 30 trees within the carpark and one large tree for the hardcourt construction will require removal to facilitate these upgrades. We understand the importance of our natural environment, and in line with our commitment to environmental sustainability, we will plant two replacement trees for every tree removed. These trees will be planted during the next available planting season following the tree removal.