By Mikayla van Loon
Sports grounds across the Yarra Ranges were compromised by the heavy rainfall experienced in the region from Monday through to Tuesday forcing the council to make the decision to close ovals and fields.
“Unfortunately due to the rainfall and the expected rainfall to come, our sports grounds have become unusable and would be at risk of further damage if used. As a result, sports grounds have been closed for training for 48 hours,” a Yarra Ranges Council spokesperson said.
“We acknowledge that the closures will temporarily disrupt our sporting clubs, however, we need to ensure that the existing ground surfaces are protected and in the best possible condition for upcoming games.”
Works to monitor the condition of each ground would be undertaken by the council teams, with a further assessment to be conducted Wednesday and Thursday.
“Council will continue to monitor the situation and provide an update to clubs on Thursday morning,” the spokesperson said.
“We appreciate the co-operation and patience of our sporting clubs during this time.”
