Notices

Shade sail to be erected at Lilac Hill (and falling tree branches)

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After an extensive series of compliance requirements, we are very pleased to advise that a large (85m²) shade sail will be erected across the north-facing pavilion courtyard during September this year.

 

The Club is most appreciative of the strong financial support provided by WA State Government MLA for Midland, Mr Steve Catania, for this project.

 

The importance of this shade sail for Lilac 1 oval spectators cannot be overstated. Recently, a number of large white gum branches have fallen, and in one particular event it fell in the lawn area usually occupied by our Life Members and other senior ex-players watching Lilac 1 cricket. This incident severely damaged three fencing panels in the process. Thankfully this incident did not occur on a Saturday afternoon during cricket season.

 

In relation to the white gum trees (aka “widow-makers”) – the Club has informed the City of Swan about that event and the general safety concerns about the plethora of white gum trees at Lilac Hill.

 

The shade sail compliance activities included, but are not limited to:

• Subterranean survey for buried utilities and resultant plan. Many thanks to John Scanlan for his assistance with this.

• Approval of State Planning authority to ensure shade sail approved under the Swan Valley Planning Scheme.

• Engineers design compliance certificate.

• Application for a certified building permit to City of Swan.

 

We are now awaiting formal approval of the building permit application.