Coburg Oval & Grandstand
Harding Street,Coburg, Moreland City
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Statement of Significance
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Coburg Oval & Grandstand - Physical Description 1
A large football ground and associated buildings including a brick interwar grandstand adjacent to GA Bridges Reserve (refer to separate citation in this Study). A bowling green with associated buildings is located to the south of the oval. The site is the home ground of the Coburg VFL club.
Earth mounding formed into bleachers surrounds the oval. A large brick grandstand is located on the southern end of the oval, with a foundation stone dated 1925. The scoreboard is located towards the north- eastern side of the oval.
The oval is surrounded by a few perimeter plantings of Elm (Ulmus procera) and Pepper Tree (Schinus molle var. areira), which are generally obscured by more recent native sub-plantings. To the east of the bowling green is an avenue of mature Elm (Ulmus procera) following a driveway that curves away to the east.
Potential Threats
Removal of mature trees in favour of native species, eroding the heritage character of the place. Vandalism to vegetation or structures. Elm Leaf Beetle and Elm Bark Beetle are both serious pests of Elm trees, capable of causing major damage and even killing mature trees. As yet, Dutch Elm disease is not known in Australia.Coburg Oval & Grandstand - Physical Conditions
Good
Coburg Oval & Grandstand - Integrity
Altered
Heritage Study and Grading
Moreland - City of Moreland Heritage Review
Author: Allen Lovell and Associates
Year: 1999
Grading: LocalMoreland - Moreland City Council: Local Heritage Places Review
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2004
Grading:
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INFANT BUILDING AND SHELTER SHED, PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.484Victorian Heritage Register H1709
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COTTAGEVictorian Heritage Register H0689
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HM PRISON PENTRIDGEVictorian Heritage Register H1551
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