Lords Reserve Upgrades

As users of the ground know, the Lords oval needs better lighting to enable play and practice at night. Council is applying for the 2025-26 Country Football and Netball Program for funding to install LED lighting at the ground.

We have been working with users of the ground to plan a system that provides adequate light only to the oval and avoids impacts on nearby houses. This upgrade is a high priority for Council and will particularly benefit women's and junior football teams using the ground in the evenings.

We're now asking all community members to contribute comments and feedback to support our funding application. Projects that can show strong community support stand a better chance of getting funded. Tell us what a difference it would make for you to have better lighting at Lords!

Please leave a comment online or write to us at council@mansfield.vic.gov.au by 30 June 2025.

Major upgrades to facilities and amenities are on the way for Lords Reserve.

Following on from the drainage and car parking upgrade works completed at the reserve last year, our planned upgrades include:

• An all-new spectator and club pavilion with change rooms, restrooms, storage, offices, a scorers' viewing room and multi-purpose rooms.
• Repair and refurbishment of existing clubrooms.
• Improvements to the amenities block, including the installation of a new accessible toilet.
• Other works around the ground to improve accessibility, manage water and provide energy-efficiency.

An LED lighting system for the oval is also planned, subject to future grant funding.

These projects aim to improve access and grow participation across various sports, recreational activities and events.

We've been working closely with sports clubs and other user groups to design the new modern facilities. Construction of the upgrades is planned to take place from 2025-26.

The project has been made possible through a significant partnership between Mansfield Shire Council and the Australian Government. Council has successfully secured a $1.41 million grant from the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program - Round 1, which will be combined with a Council contribution of $710,000.