JL Murphy Baseball Field upgrade

We are committed to providing our local community with greater access to sport and recreation opportunities.

There is no existing lighting at JL Murphy baseball field, the proposed upgrade will provide lighting that meets current Australian Standards and state sporting associations.

The baseball infield at JL Murphy Reserve was last upgraded more than 10 years ago. In its current condition, the field does not provide a suitable and safe environment for participants. The field has rocks penetrating the surface due to the failing sub surface resulting in potentially dangerous conditions for those participating.

The baseball field will remain open during the lighting upgrade. However, minor disruptions may occur around the perimeter of the sportsgrounds. The infield section of the field will be completely when the playing surface is upgraded.

All works on the baseball field are expected to conclude prior to the start of summer in 2024.

JL Murphy Reserve is a vibrant sport and recreation space at the heart of community activities in Port Melbourne. By installing lighting and upgrading the infield, our grounds will be accessible for night training and games. This will enable us to improve scheduling and increase the use of the park.

Ensuring the light covers the full sport areas will also help improve consistency in the ground cover across the park and will help spread oval use. This will reduce wear and tear to existing lit spaces.