The City is encouraging the public to follow the directional signage to the main entrance at the Tompkins Park Clubhouse and avoid the paved area outside the external-facing glass façade.
City of Melville Chief Executive Officer Gail Bowman confirmed to ensure the safety of the community, the City had closed off the external facing outside paved area at Tompkins Park Clubhouse.
“As part of the design process for the site the City engaged a specialist façade engineer to review the condition of the glass wall, who advised that the area needed essential remediation works and was to be closed off until works were completed.
“As a precautionary measure, the City has installed temporary fencing to cordon-off the outside paved area below this afternoon (Friday, 27 March) to ensure community safety and to allow for remediation works to begin.
“Members, patrons and Tompkins Park staff can access indoor facilities through the main entrance including the bar and function space.
“The City is working closely with the Tompkins Park Recreation and Community Association; including the Palmyra Rugby Union Club and the Melville Cricket Club to have this area reopened as soon as possible.”