Rained out. Picture: Sylvia Liber
The council’s website said all grounds would be closed and a decision would be made Friday regarding when they would reopen.
The council’s website said: "Wear and tear on grounds is compounded in wet weather conditions. Council makes the decision to close grounds to ensure they remain in good condition’’.
A number of sporting clubs also made a decision to close grounds.
De La Salle Junior Rugby League Club advised all members on Wednesday night it had made the decision to close the main oval for the remainder of the week to, "protect the new grass on the oval … for as long as possible’’.
Sporting associations in the area had suspended games this Saturday due to Anzac Day but many fixtures were due to go ahead on Sunday.
