Charlie Buckler Memorial Sporting Fields upgrade

Works have now commenced on the Charlie Buckler Memorial Sporting Fields upgrade.

• The tennis courts and associated play space will remain operational throughout works.
• The pathway that runs from Terrier Court along the rear of the site and connects with the bridge that links to Carolyn Place will remain open for use by pedestrians and cyclists.
• The dog off leash area will be closed throughout works. Alternative dog off leash areas can be found at Main Street Park in Redland Bay, Victoria Point Bushland Refuge, Beachwood Street Park in Redland Bay, Orchard Beach Foreshore, and the lovely Mount Cotton Community Park. These and others can be found on Council’s ‘Find a dog off-leash area’ webpage at https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20135/dog_off-leash_areas_and_prohibited_places/123/find_a_dog_park_or_off-leash_area
• The basketball court and BMX track are being removed and not replaced. BMX tracks can be found at Point Talburpin Park in Redland Bay and at Cascade Park in Victoria Point, and basketball courts are located nearby at the Bob and Delphine Douglas Reserve in Victoria Point, Cameron Court Park in Victoria Point and at Beachwood Street Park in Redland Bay.
• The existing car park will be closed throughout works, with the exception of a number of disabled car parking spaces.
• While the car park is closed, some space for car parking will be made available on the fields.

Council is committed to keeping the community informed as the project progresses.

Redland City Council has appointed a contractor to complete planned upgrades to Charlie Buckler Memorial Sporting Fields at Redland Bay, with preliminary works expected to commence in August 2023 and be completed by mid-2024.

Mayor Karen Williams said the upgrade project would bring a raft of benefits for tenant sporting clubs and the wider Redlands Coast community.

“It is so exciting to see this project kick off, knowing the benefits that will soon be realised for the tenant clubs – Southern Bay Cyclones Rugby Union, Redland Sharks Cricket Club, and Redland Bay Tennis Club – as well as local residents and community groups,” Cr Williams said.

“The upgrade will see a new clubhouse, more car parks, reconfigured fields that will improve drainage across the site, new practice cricket nets, a new dog off-leash area, new pathways and safer site entry.

“The new clubhouse is set to become a wonderful community asset. Designed to meet the sport-specific requirements of both rugby union and cricket, it will also house a bookable multi-purpose space that other community members and groups can use.

“When complete, the sports park will play an important role in meeting the sport and recreation needs of existing and new residents in this high-growth part of our city.”

Division 6 Councillor Julie Talty said the upgrade would bring a new lease of life to the popular community sports park.

“The revamped Charlie Buckler Sports Fields will not only be fit for purpose, but ready to support our community now and for many years into the future,” she said.

“The facilities will be sustainable from environmental, maintenance and operational perspectives – a true reflection of Council’s commitment to delivering high-value, intergenerational projects.

“I would like to commend and thank the tenant clubs who have provided input during planning.”