Gladesville Reserve Revamped and Ready
All Saints Hunters Hill FC (ASHHFC) recently celebrated the grand reopening of Gladesville Reserve, unveiling extensive renovations designed to elevate the facility as a hub for community sporting events.
The project involved a full re-turfing with couch turf aimed at achieving a higher level of durability, along with the installation of new drainage systems and lighting capable of reaching 100 LUX.
All Saints Hunters Hill FC, as the primary tenants of Gladesville Reserve, will be the main beneficiaries of this upgrade.
In the 2024 winter season, ASHHFC club will have over 700 participants, ranking them as the 8th largest club in North West Sydney Football.
Addressing past challenges, a state-of-the-art drainage system has been installed. This crucial upgrade prevents surface water accumulation and reduces the number of washed-out fixtures. Players can expect a quicker recovery of the grass, minimising disruptions to training and matches.
“We know the presence of drainage provides a significant impact on the capacity of playing fields”, said Football NSW Manager – Government Relations, Funding & Infrastructure, Daniel Ristic.
“Just under 50% of football fields across NSW do have drainage.
“We need more football facilities with drainage like Gladesville Reserve to minimise wet weather disruptions to football clubs.”
Night games and training sessions will be significantly enhanced by the installation of new lighting. The new lighting meets community standards for football, reaching 100 Lux for matches, and 50 Lux for training. This advancement allows for safer and more effective evening football activities, extending the valuable hours of use for the community.
Hunters Hill Mayor Zac Miles and Lane Cove State MP Anthony Roberts emphasised the positive impact these upgrades will have on the community, particularly for All Saints Hunters Hill FC and Riverside Girls High School who are situated across the road from Gladesville Reserve.
Increased availability of the facilities, coupled with the improved quality of the playing surface, translates to expanded training opportunities and a more enjoyable experience for participants of all ages.
“The revitalisation of Gladesville Reserve will make a lasting impact on the Hunters Hill community”,” said Football NSW Manager – Government Relations, Funding & Infrastructure, Daniel Ristic.
This $2.3 million project was made possible through funding from the NSW Office of Sport. Specifically, the project benefited from the Sport Election Commitments Program and the Female Friendly Community Sport Facilities and Lighting Upgrades Grant Program.
The next phase of the Gladesville Reserve masterplan involves constructing a new amenity building, which will enhance the recent upgrades and complete this community facility.
The masterplan was given a huge boost recently with Hunters Hill Council being awarded $1.9 million from the recent Level the Playing Field Program. The funding will go towards the development of the multi-sport amenity building which will be completed over the next 12 to 24 months.
