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Redevelopment at Ocean Grove Bowling Club

Last updated: 26th August 2025

As we celebrate 70 years at the heart of the Bellarine, Ocean Grove Bowling Club is embracing its next chapter with a $6 million redevelopment – the most significant project in our history.

At the centre of this transformation is the construction of a state-of-the-art 16-rink undercover bowling structure, designed to create a vibrant hub for bowls, entertainment and community connection. Once complete in late August 2025, our new precinct will not only enhance the experience for members and guests but also ensure the Club remains a valuable asset for generations to come.

Already, exciting milestones have been reached. Both greens have been rebuilt and stretched, trades are hard at work on final stages of building works, and our existing clubhouse roof is being seamlessly connected to the new dome structure – completely weatherproofing the venue. Step by step, the vision is becoming reality.

Chief Executive Officer Nathan O’Neill has highlighted the Club’s commitment to delivering more than just a facility upgrade:
“We’re thrilled with the progress to date and remain committed to delivering a world-class facility in 2025.

This redevelopment represents a bright future for the Club, the community, and the region. It’s about delivering a vision that benefits not just our members, but our entire community – promoting connection, wellbeing, and social engagement.”

Beyond bowls, the redevelopment will enable the Club to attract major events, boost regional tourism, and drive economic growth across Ocean Grove and the wider Geelong area.

This is more than construction – it’s the start of an exciting new era for Ocean Grove Bowling Club, and we can’t wait to welcome you to experience it.

The two new greens are in!
26th August, 2025

With all hands on deck completing the final touches. Exciting times as we continue building for the future and leading the way on the Bellarine and beyond.

👀 One down, one to go
15th August, 2025

Exciting progress this week from BIOScapes Group Pty Ltd

Big things are happening...
7th August, 2025

Our new LED Media Australia 4.5m wide digital screens are now installed, bringing dynamic content, live streaming, and real-time event engagement to our world-class undercover facility.

July Update
28th July, 2025
We’re excited to share our latest redevelopment update as we continue to make great strides towards completion. The team has been working hard on-site, and we’re pleased to report that everything remains on track for our Grand Opening Series of Events in September.

• All exposed aggregate concrete surrounding the greens has been completed
• Glazed panels, louvres, and window flashings have been fully installed
• Acoustic fencing along the Eastern boundary has been constructed
• All in-ground landscaping works completed, including:
• Irrigation water supply
• In-ground conduits for irrigation system controllers
• BIOScapes Group have returned to site to prepare for installation of the engineered layer
• Handrails and balustrades installed on new stairs and ramp on the western elevation
• LED Media Australia has completed the framework for the digital media screens
• Digital screens scheduled to arrive and be installed in early August
• Roof plumbing works completed:
Gutters and downpipes installed and connected to civil drainage
• Roof flashings installed from structure to gutters
• Carpark entry kerb works completed
• Light pole installed
• Telstra NBN, Wi-Fi, and telecommunications infrastructure scheduled for completion in early August
• Livestreaming cameras and audio speakers installed and successfully tested
• Ditch wall and apron synthetic now visibly taking shape

Over the next two weeks, both greens will be laser-levelled in preparation for the playing surface installation.

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June Update
25th June, 2025

Significant progress achieved this month, ticking off key milestones as we move closer to completion in August!
  • The MakMax Australia roof installation is now complete, including all gutters and downpipes
  • Electrical rough-in and light fit-off works have been finalised and successfully tested
  • Exposed concrete works around the western green are complete, with site preparations now underway for the eastern green
  • BIOScapes Group Pty Ltd have returned to commence final base works for the western green
  • Glazed window and louvre installation around the perimeter is currently in progress
  • A new fixed fence has been installed along Lelean Street
  • Perimeter strip drain installation is nearing completion
  • Landscaping works have commenced on the eastern side of the facility
  • Structural steel installation for the awning extension is now underway
  • Frames for the new LED Media Australia digital screens are scheduled for completion from 30 June 2025.

Fly by Friday - MakMax Australia Video
2nd June, 2025

Aerial action update from MakMax Australia!

The canopy installation is well underway, with only one panel to go, it won’t be long before we shift our focus to the interior.

Exciting progress from above - thanks to MakMax for the drone footage!

CHECK IT OUT HERE

…so the canopy install begins!
15th May, 2025

MakMax Australia enjoying the wonderful weather to construct a world-class facility.

Huge progress this week!
2nd May, 2025
 
Absolute Crane Solutions have been hard at work assembling the massive 80-tonne steel structure - piece by piece - with over 1,500kg of bolts holding it all together!

Plenty of locals have been cruising down The Terrace to check out the action… and it’s easy to see why!

And there’s more to come... next week marks the beginning of the MakMax Australia canopy installation.

Stay tuned as this incredible transformation continues to take shape! ✨
April Update

24th April, 2025

Progress is Real!

We’re thrilled to hit another major milestone in the redevelopment of our bowling greens - the installation of our steel structure with MakMax Australia is now underway!

  • Bioscapes have completed the greens base works
  • Retaining wall has been complete
  • Perimeter frames and panels completed
  • LED Media installed their screen columns
  • The entry stair and ramp has been poured
  • Steel structure is currently being installed
  • Fabric arriving 28 April 2025
March Update
14th March, 2025

We are on the move!

BIOScapes Group Pty Ltd are making excellent progress in preparing the foundation for our new synthetic greens.

Key Milestones Achieved:
  • The inground civil stormwater drainage is now complete, including downpipe and greens ditch connections.
  • Electrical inground conduits and pits have been fully installed, along with additional conduits for AV power and data.
  • The perimeter retaining wall, fence structural steel, and glazing framework installation are in place.
  • BioScapes Group have delivered the green base material to the site and has begun under-green drainage work, as well as setting up the perimeter footing for the ditch.

    Next month, we anticipate the arrival of the structural steel from MakMax Australia, marking another major step forward in our project.

February Update

Progress is happening above ground! The scale of our world-class structure is now clearly visible.

Excitingly, BIOScapes will begin preparing the foundation for the synthetic greens, with MakMax Australia set to arrive in March.

With practical completion expected in August, our new undercover bowling structure will be a game-changer for both our club and the community.

Stay tuned for more updates!

December 2024 Update
We are making incredible progress on our journey to transform Ocean Grove Bowling Club into a worldclass facility!

With all below-ground works now complete, we are 10 weeks into our exciting project.

Here's what we’ve accomplished so far:
  • Piers successfully complete
  • Foundations for the perimeter retainer wall are complete
  • Underground stormwater drainage and conduit for the electrical services
  • Car park expansion is finished and ready for action
Announcement
Ocean Grove Bowling Club (OGBC) has officially commenced its $6 million redevelopment, which will transform the club into one of Victoria’s premier bowls and entertainment destinations. The new precinct will serve as a vibrant hub for bowls, entertainment, and community connection, ensuring it remains a valuable asset for generations to come.
Significant milestones have been reached in the construction of OGBC’s state-of-the-art 16-rink undercover bowling structure, which is on track for completion in August 2025.

The greens have been successfully demolished, the site cleared, and foundational work is progressing steadily, marking key steps toward the transformative redevelopment.
"This is more than just an upgrade of our facilities. It’s about delivering a vision that benefits not just our members, but our entire community to promote connection, wellbeing, and social engagement,” OGBC CEO Nathan O'Neill.