Lakes Recreation Reserve is an important sporting, recreation and open space for the residents of Corangamite Shire. The reserve is located 6km west of Camperdown on Sadlers Road.
In December 2023, the Corangamite Shire Council commissioned a study to prepare a Master Plan for Lakes Recreation Reserve. The aim of the Master Plan study was to establish a 10-year vision for Lakes Recreation Reserve in collaboration with reserve user groups and the broader Corangamite Shire community to ensure the sporting facilities meet current and future community needs and requirements.
The Master Plan has been informed by a review of existing facilities and spaces, relevant background reports, and from engagement with reserve user groups and Council staff. The Master Plan will guide the ongoing improvement and development of the reserve.
This is your opportunity to share you feedback on the draft Master Plan. Feedback is open until 5 pm, Thursday 24 April.
Read the draft Master Plan(PDF, 6MB) Complete survey
The figure below shows the scope of the Master Plan study, although the layout of the golf course and the condition of fairways and greens was out of scope.
Lakes Recreation Reserve is Crown land owned by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). The reserve is managed by Council acting as Committee of Management on behalf of DEECA.
The following groups are based at Lakes Recreation Reserve.
- Camperdown Golf Club
- Camperdown Golf Bowls Club
- Hampden Tennis Association
- Camperdown Cricket Club
- Camperdown Horse Trials
- Camperdown Pony Club
The Master Plan includes the following Reserve-Wide projects:
- Increase the power supply to the reserve
- Investigate options to improve the internet connection to the reserve
- Consider fencing off sections throughout the reserve and along Sadlers Road to plant trees
Key recommendations
The Master Plan includes 16 key recommendations that are:
- Extend the Golf Equipment Shed to increase the golf cart storage capacity
- Redevelop the Golf & Bowls Clubhouse to better meet the needs of user groups
2a. Potential new integrated community facility (long-term)
- Upgrade the Tennis Clubroom and shelter area to include a unisex toilet
- Install LED floodlights to the bowling green
- Replace the bowls maintenance shed and include an undercover section with a paved BBQ area
- Retain the Cricket Clubroom
- Upgrade the Change Room fittings and fixtures
- Investigate options to increase the number of toilets and the size of the septic tank
- Investigate use of the Pony Club Kitchen
- Investigate improved drainage solutions and/or other means to control the stormwater overland flow
- Re-sow Oval 2, and irrigate using a robotic sprinkler, or by manually rotating an above ground sprinkler
- Improve the surface of the Arena by installing sub-surface drainage and re-sowing the surface
- Construct an open sided shed to store portable horse jumps
- Remove the former cricket practice nets
- Repair the boundary fence, as required
- Investigate options to improve the safety and operations of the gate