Seven sports ground upgrades complete, nine more to come

Upgrades at seven sporting facilities across the region are now complete with nine more on the way thanks to a $11.55M investment from the NSW Government, announced in June last year.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the upgrades were a big win for the region’s sporting community.

“We are set to see the quality of our sporting facilities reach a whole new level, with 16 of our local sporting fields receiving upgrades with this funding,” Mr Crouch said.

“Works are now complete at Central Coast Regional Sports and Recreation Complex (at Tuggerah), Hylton Moore Oval (at East Gosford), Terrigal BMX Track, Alan Davidson Oval in Wyoming, Kariong Oval, Patrick Croke Oval in Kincumber and Darren Kennedy Oval in Noraville.”

Grounds with works yet to be completed are Blue Haven Oval, Buff Point Oval, Paul Oval (Holgate), Paddy Clifton Oval (Narara), Pandala Oval (Narara), Sohier Park (Ourimbah), Northlakes Oval (San Remo), Don Small Oval (Tacoma) and Maidens Brush Oval (Wyoming).

“I can’t wait to see the remaining nine fields once they finish their upgrades and player are able to utilise these fantastic new facilities,” Crouch said.

Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the sports infrastructure improvements will benefit the region now and for years to come.

“The significant investment from the NSW Government has enabled Council, in partnership with Public Works Advisory (PWA), to deliver the works for the benefit of our local sports communities,” Hart said.

“The drainage and irrigation infrastructure will help support local clubs and players by improving the playability of the fields, with sports lighting enabling night-time competition and training.

“Sport plays a big part in the lives of the Central Coast community with quality infrastructure supporting active and healthy lifestyles and proving a place for social connections.

“Therefore, Council remains committed each year to delivering and maintaining sports facilities across the region.”

The project is funded under the NSW Government’s $3 billion Infrastructure and Job Acceleration Fund.

_{Source: Media release, Oct 11, 2022, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch}