The Central Coast Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex in Tuggerah is hosting training sessions for the New Zealand Warriors and Melbourne Rebels amid COVID-19 restrictions.
With the teams set to train at the complex until September, Mayor Lisa Matthews said the opportunity helped showcase the fantastic facility and provided a boost to the local economy.
Cr Matthews welcomed the elite sporting teams to the region and said the venue perfectly accommodated the level of training requirements needed.
“Being able to deliver a venue that can support the training needs of these two teams is a sign that we are living up to our reputation as a region that excels in delivering high quality sporting facilities,” she said.
Warriors Football Operations Manager, Daniel Floyd, said the teams were thankful to train on quality sporting grounds and facilities on the Central Coast.
“We, along with Melbourne Rebels, appreciate the community welcoming our teams and their patience as we use their local facilities,” Floyd said.
The NZ Warriors are also using the Central Coast Stadium as their primary training residence and train alternatively at the sport and recreation complex when required.
Council says that when the complex is being used by these teams, activities such as training, dog walking and bike riding at the venue will be closed, and people are encouraged to use other parks, facilities, and sporting venues in the area.
Source:
Media Release, Jul 29
Central Coast Council