Horsham Rural City Council awarded the tender for the design and construction of the greens at its April meeting.

The contact was awarded to Berry Bowling Systems for the lump sum price of $340,212.

The bowling club is providing a cash commitment of $162,864, while a funding application for $250,000 was successful through the state government's Community Sports Infrastructure Fund last year.

The council's contribution is $10,000 through its Community Grants program.

It is estimated that the new greens will save six million liters of water each year. Water for the existing turf greens will be pumped from the Wimmera River.

Club chairman John Ackland said the club had been working on the project for a number of years.

"Last year we were successful in receiving some funding form the state government, which we were really grateful for. Horsham council is managing the project," he said.

"This will help the club save on running costs and will allow us to play more bowls, as the synthetic greens will be available to use all year round."

Horsham schools such as Holy Trinity Lutheran College, St Brigid's and Horsham Primary School also use the bowling club for sport activities.

Mr Ackland said construction on the greens would start in July, with completion expected by October.

All councillors voted in favour of awarding the tender.

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