ACT Government irrigated sportsgrounds will be temporarily closed for two weeks from today, Thursday 17 September to Wednesday 30 September 2026 (inclusive) to prepare fields for the summer sport season ahead.
This work is essential to help maintain the 129 sportsgrounds that are used year-round for various sporting groups.
"Before the summer and winter sport seasons, work on the fields is done to prepare for the next sporting period," Director of Sport & Recreation Facilities, Luke Halpin said.
"Maintenance work over the next two weeks will include getting fields ready for summer sport activities as well as removing goal posts, top dressing, upgrading the turf and fertilising grass," Mr Halpin said.
Over the last few seasons, the ACT Government has assisted the sporting community in keeping some grounds available during the two-week maintenance period. This has proven to assist sporting clubs with an opportunity to prepare and train ahead of the summer sport season.
"Having a close relationship with sport peak bodies also is important and the team with Sport and Recreation Facilities work closely with peak bodies throughout the sporting seasons," Mr Halpin said.
Some maintenance work has commenced already. Other grounds that still require maintenance will close at a later date that suits the various sporting groups.
Any sporting groups planning on using the grounds from 17 to 30 September 2026 will need to liaise with their sport peak body who will make the necessary arrangements with the ACT Government.
