We have a very strong sporting community and it's going to be great to have this state-of-the-art field and facilities.
- Debbie Arnott
Turf is starting to be laid at Warrnambool's Reid Oval, marking a major milestone in the $10.72 million redevelopment.
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Reid Oval Project Control Group member Debbie Arnott said she was excited the project was progressing.
"It's great for Warrnambool and it's great to see it progressing," Cr Arnott said.
"Sport is an integral part of the Warrnambool community," she said.
"We have a very strong sporting community and it's going to be great to have this state-of-the-art field and facilities."
The facility is undergoing a $10.72 million redevelopment which is on track to be completed in May 2022.
A Warrnambool City Council spokesman said Reid Oval has joined venues such as Adelaide Oval, Junction Oval and Ikon Park in using santa ana couch grass.
"The turf has been growing at a specialist facility in South Australia for more than a year ahead of its transport to Warrnambool," he said.
"The areas that will eventually become the goal squares at either end of the ground have reinforced turf that is especially hard-wearing.
"The cricket wicket makes use of washed turf installed on a clay soil base.
"In front of the interchange benches, synthetic turf has been installed."
The spokesman said work is also set to begin on the foundations for the new light towers as well as brickwork on the new pavilion with the slab for the second storey to follow.
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