Question
Number
953
Subject
Sport
(Status update of dryland oval reactivation assessments)
(Status update of dryland oval reactivation assessments)
Asked by
Cain, Peter
Directed to
Minister for Sport and Recreation
Question asked on
05 March 2026
Answer due on
19 April 2026
Question asked
- How many dryland ovals have been identified by the Government as potentially suitable for reactivation as irrigated sportsgrounds since the Government's consideration of reactivating unused “dryland ovals” across Canberra was reported publicly in August 2025.
- Which specific ovals have been identified for possible reactivation as referred to in part (1).
- What work has been undertaken to assess the feasibility of reactivating the ovals referred to in part (2), including (a) engineering, (b) irrigation, (c) environmental or (d) infrastructure assessments.
- What is the estimated cost to reactivate each of the ovals identified in part (2).
- What funding has been allocated in the Budget or forward estimates to support the reactivation of the ovals identified in part (2).
- What is the anticipated timeline for any of the ovals identified in part (2) to return to organised community sport use.