Construction of the new amenities building at Adelaide Street Oval, Killarney Vale is now complete providing The Killarney Vale Bombers AFL Club with a significantly improved and accessible facility.
The new sportsground amenities building is fit for purpose to meet the growing needs of local sporting groups in the area.
It includes four unisex change rooms, unisex toilets, ambulant and accessible toilets, first aid room and ample storage.
In addition, new concrete pathways have been constructed around the entire perimeter of the building that links to the carpark and existing AFL Clubhouse ensuring that people with limited mobility can participate.
AFL ACT/Regional NSW Participation and Programs Regional Manager, Simon Smyth said this new building firmly placed Adelaide Street Oval as one of the premier AFL facilities north of Sydney.
“To have four change rooms, with two dedicated to female teams, is not only a testament to the growth of AFL in the region but also speaks volumes of the growth and high value placed on female participation,” he said.
“Knowing that the Killarney Vale Bombers currently have 90 plus Auskickers, these future stars of the club will enjoy utilising these facilities for many years to come.”
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart said this milestone was the result of Council, NSW Government and AFL working together for the benefit of the local community.
“This project will deliver on a goal from Council’s community strategic plan to create a liveable coast through quality sports facilities and one of many sports infrastructure projects underway for the Coast this financial year,” he said.
Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said he was thrilled to be able to provide the Killarney Vale Bombers AFL Club with the funding needed to get this project off the ground.
“The NSW Government is investing record amounts to deliver the infrastructure needed to stimulate economies, but we’re also backing grassroots projects that make a positive difference to local sports clubs, local communities and surrounding areas,” he said.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, Paul Toole said the project was made possible thanks to more than $900,000 through the Stronger Country Communities Fund.
“Adelaide Street Oval is exactly the kind of project the Stronger Country Communities Fund was designed to deliver, and the NSW Government is committed to creating a more inclusive environment for participation in sport and better local amenities,” Toole said.
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Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch