Upgrades to the Mingara Recreation Centre have been completed including the construction of a new spectator seating area, designed to seat at least 6,000 people and includes a shade and shower-proof cover.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, and NSW Senator, Mr Arthur Sinodinos, said the Turnbull Government has delivered on another election commitment with the completion of the upgrades.
Sen Sinodinos said construction also involved upgrades to the amenities block of the Aquatics Centre, including eleven new indoor showers, five external showers, twelve new toilets, one accessible bathroom, and three family change rooms.
“I’m pleased to see the completion of these critical upgrades in time for summer and the Christmas rush,” Sen Sinodinos said.
“The Coalition promised continued investment in Dobell and the Coalition delivers on its commitments,” he said.
The CEO of Mingara Leisure Group, Mr Paul Barnett, said Mingara’s vision is to make a significant contribution to the quality of community life.
“Since November 2000, we have hosted hundreds of events, school carnivals, football games, soccer games and Relay for Life each year, which is an impressive feat considering ours is a not-for-profit organisation,” Mr Barnett said.
“We are proud to support this vital piece of community infrastructure financially, and are grateful for the dollar for dollar commitment from the Federal Government, and the contribution made by the State Government,” he said.
Mr MacDonald said: “The NSW Liberal National Government is pleased to contribute to the upgrade of the Mingara Recreation Centre.
“It is an important community asset serving a wide range of sporting and social activities.”
This project was jointly funded by the Federal Coalition Government ($500,000), the Mingara Recreation Centre ($465,554), and the NSW Government ($100,000).
Source:
Media release, Nov 14
Jack Bartel, Office of NSW Senator Arthur Sinodinos