Landy Field is set to reopen on Saturday after works at one of the City of Greater Geelong's most well-known sporting precincts were completed earlier this week.
The $1.5 million renewal project will see the track at the South Geelong facility retain its World Athletics Class 2 accreditation.
Fully funded by the Council, the upgrade involved replacing the ageing track with a brand-new surface in blue and grey.
In addition, the hammer and discus cage has been relocated to allow for more competition events to be carried out at the same time in accordance with World Athletics standards.
Greater Geelong Mayor, Stretch Kontelj OAM
Our region has a proud record of producing world-class athletes and this project ensures future Olympians and Paralympians will have a place to hone their skills for many years to come.Landy Field is a much-loved facility, and these works will play a significant role in helping us attract quality athletics meetings and events.
The upgrade – which was delivered on budget and ahead of time thanks to City staff and Turf One – saw 57 tonnes of recycled rubber sourced from used truck tyres installed underneath the track surface.
The next update at Landy Field will be the construction of a new $10 million two-storey pavilion.
The project, jointly funded by Council ($5 million) and the Victorian government ($5 million), will provide athletes and spectators with access to a modern, fit-for-purpose space during training and competitions.
