Council is paying about $60,000 a month to keep Norman Griffiths Oval from being used after a synthetic turf upgrade, while councillors wait for a report before deciding how to proceed.
The reports say the upgrade may be reconsidered, with the project potentially going “back to square one” as decision-makers assess whether synthetic or natural grass better suits the oval. Councillors are awaiting a comparative report that weighs the options, implying the turf choice has become a central part of the next steps. The outlets describe the ongoing cost as tied to the oval sitting empty rather than being put into regular use during the review.
Across the three sources, the core details are consistent: the oval is currently not operating normally following the turf work, the monthly expense is approximately $60,000, and councillors are holding the decision pending an assessment of synthetic versus natural grass. None of the articles attributes the outcome to a single cause beyond the need for the report and the potential reversal of the turf approach.
