Range Works - Improvements

July to December 2025

It has been another busy 6 months when it comes to range works and improvements. 

The SSAA ACT Inc. Range Management and Improvement Committee is supported by the SSAA ACT Inc. Council and each of the SSAA ACT Inc. Disciplines and Clubs. Range management is a joint responsibility between all range users to ensure that health and safety are prioritised. 

Through the RMIC, as a central control and facilitation point, all range works are completed with certain standards and priorities in mind. 

Any SSAA ACT Inc. member can make suggestions directly to RMIC or through a member of the SSAA ACT Inc. Council. Suggestions are prioritised with works assessed by RMIC. 

 

Completed Capital Works

Major capital works have been completed across the whole SSAA ACT Inc. Range Complex. 

The following photos show the works that the SSAA ACT Inc. Range Management and Improvement Committee and the Council have approved and completed. 

Pre-work for TOB concrete sealing
New concrete ramp access to Top Range middle 50m
Crater range side access gates restored and repainted
New roof for TOB
New insultation for TOB range roof
New side access door at TOB to storage shed
New concrete apron at Facilities Shed
Sealed concrete TOB Range floor
Access gates at Crater Range removed
New fences behind TOB storage and Crater range
New gate beside TOB storage shed
Repainted back wall of Main Club House

Access and Security Works

Our access and security changes have started the roll out, with electronic swipe access now installed on the Crater and Terry O’Brien Ranges. 

Our new access fobs for the access system that is being rolled out across the Range Complex, starting with these on TOB and Crater.

Commenced Capital Works

Planning is underway for the following projects: 

  • Redevelopment of the SSAA ACT Inc. Old Club House into a camp kitchen and outdoor area – concept plans have been drafted;
  • Landscaping improvements;
  • Roof and water egress repairs to Lower Pistol Ranges;
  • Disabled parking spot remarking;
  • Removal of internal decommissioned power poles;
  • Assessing water run off issue at Shotgun;
  • Accessability works to the Silhouette.

The following works have been commenced with either contractors engaged, or works started:

  • Retaining wall in front of the SSAA ACT Inc. 35m range;
  • Sleeper wall on the SSAA ACT Inc. Barricade Range;
  • Drainage, concrete and tree protection works to the 35m range;
  • Additional mobility access improvements;
  • Shelters at Shotgun
  • Expansion of range lighting project to various range to facilitate better after hours access;
  • Installation of bollards around electrical mini pillars;
  • JMK remediation – DA is being finalised. 

Health and Safety Work and Improvements

In addition to the ongoing maintenance and restocking of the SSAA ACT Inc. First Aid kits and defibrillators across the whole SSAA ACT Inc. Range Complex, theres also been some other improvements, starting with new concrete for disabled access and car parking.

Extension of the concrete parking at 35 metre range for disabled parking.
Extension of the concrete parking at the Air Shed for an additional disabled parking spot.

Further planning is needed for additional disabled parking at Barricade, Silhouette and Top Ranges. 

Member Experience and Accessibility Improvements

As part of our commitment to the members and improving their experiences and accessibility across the Complex, we have installed or built the following: 

We have installed free period product dispensers in each of the female accessible bathrooms across the Complex. 

There are two new vending machines on the Complex. One in the Main Club House and the other in the Terry O’Brien Club House. 

Proceeds go to the SSAA ACT Inc. Junior Development Section. 

Range Signage Improvements

Standarised Range signage has been designed and installation has been commenced. 

The following Ranges are still to have their signs installed but they are coming:
  • 35m range;
  • D and E range;
  • Service range,
  • Silhouette range,
  • Barricade range,
  • Top Pistol Ranges.
We are also looking to update the rest of the range signage so that it is stand across the whole Complex. 


Pictures below show the new signage that has been installed. 
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Maintenance Works

These are the maintenance tasks that have been done over the last 6 months, including:

  • Weed spraying on the SSAA ACT Inc. JMK (Main) Range;
  • Mowing of the SSAA ACT Inc. Range Complex;
  • Regular internal road grading completed;
  • Pumping of the dams and EPA required water testing completed;
  • Starlink installation completed across the SSAA ACT Inc. Range Complex;
  • Replacement of broken toilet in the SSAA ACT Inc. Main Club House male bathroom;
  • Plumbing and drainage works completed on the SSAA ACT Inc. TOB Range;
  • Shelving and racking installed in various storage areas;
  • Moving storage containers and supporting storage for SSAA ACT Inc. Disciplines and Clubs and Range Users. 

Appreciation

The above works are either undertaken by SSAA ACT Inc. members or are facilitated by these members. They all volunteer their time to support the whole of the SSAA ACT Inc. Range Complex and all of the SSAA ACT Inc. membership and visitors to the Complex. 

Without these dedicated members these works would not be completed. 

They are committed to ensuring that SSAA ACT Inc. Range users have safe facilities and are able to compete the SSAA disciplines that they choose. 

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Range Information
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