Local sporting groups, players and community members have been enjoying upgraded amenities at Buff Point and Halekulani ovals, with new facilities in use since the start of the 2025 Winter sports season.
Proudly funded by $2.8M from the NSW Government, the projects were delivered by Central Coast Council and have created modern, functional and accessible spaces to support local sport and community connection.
Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said the NSW Government was pleased to support projects which encouraged community members to enjoy the outdoors.
“Outdoor facilities like the ones at Buff Point and Halekulani Oval encourage sports lovers, their families and friends to get outdoors for exercise and connection,” Moriarty said.
“It’s great to see the community embracing them for the Winter sports season and I look forward to seeing that extend into the warmer months too.”
Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services Melanie Smith said the upgrades replaced ageing amenities buildings with facilities that met current standards and better served community needs.
“The new buildings were designed in consultation with local sporting groups to ensure they reflect how our community uses these spaces – whether that’s for training, game day or simply gathering to enjoy local sport,” she said.
“Each facility prioritises functionality and inclusion, with features such as accessible toilets, accessible changerooms with showers, canteens, referee rooms and dedicated storage.”
Central Coast Council Mayor Lawrie McKinna said the new facilities were already making a positive difference for local sport.
“It’s great to see the new buildings at Buff Point and Halekulani ovals in use this season,” he said.
“Having spent most of my life involved in sport, I know how important good facilities are for players, clubs and the wider community.
“With clubs like the Budgewoi Bulldogs, Budgewoi Netball, Central Coast Cricket and Central Coast Gridiron based in the region, these upgrades give teams facilities they can be proud of, helping to keep players engaged in sport and attract bigger crowds to games.”
The project included a $1.58M upgrade of Buff Point Oval which saw the demolition of 44-year-old amenities building and construction of a new facility with two changerooms with individually partitioned showers, unisex and accessible toilets, a canteen, a canteen store, a referee room, a club room, two storage areas and improved walkways.
The project included $379,771 in drainage and irrigation works to improve field safety and usability.
Council will soon consult the community on the preferred future location of the adjoining off-leash dog park.
At Halekulani Oval, a $1.3M project replaced the 54-year-old amenities building and the other canteen and changeroom building with a modern facility which includes four changerooms with individually partitioned showers, unisex and accessible toilets, a canteen, a canteen store, a referee room, three storage rooms, an undercover barbecue area and improved walkways.
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