Case Study 4 – Integrated Planning

To replace Leeman Bowling Club's existing natural grass bowling green (seven rinks) with a synthetic surface (10 rinks) to reduce maintenance costs, maximise community usage of the facility and allow for year round competition.

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Project background

The coastal township of Leeman (population 750), 295km north of Perth, is growing rapidly due to an influx of seniors and retirees. The Leeman Bowling Club, part of the Leeman Country and Sporting Club, is located adjacent to the town’s indoor recreation centre. As a small community Leeman has a limited number of sport and recreation opportunities available for seniors. The local bore water supply was of poor quality with an increasing level of dissolved solids. The green was becoming more stressed, resulting in increased costs associated with maintaining the bowling surface. This meant it was becoming more difficult for club volunteers to maintain the existing bowling surface. It also limited the availability of the bowling green to casual users and club members.

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