RUGBY league and soccer players on the Tilligerry Peninsula are set to benefit from a new competition field at Mallabula Sports Complex.
The $999,880 NSW Government investment will deliver an international-size multipurpose field, LED lighting, irrigation upgrades and supporting infrastructure.
The upgrade comes as local clubs accommodate increasing participation, particularly among women and girls.
For players, coaches and volunteers, the additional field and lighting will provide more opportunities to get teams onto the ground and support the continued growth of sport.
The investment means local facilities keep pace with the community, according to Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington.
“A million-dollar upgrade to Mallabula Sports Complex is awesome news for families on the Tilligerry Peninsula,” Ms Washington said.
“I’m delighted to be delivering an upgrade which will provide locals with a modern, high-quality sporting facility, including a new international-size multipurpose competition field and upgraded infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing community.”
The project is also expected to improve the complex’s ability to host regional sporting events, bringing visiting teams, families and supporters to the peninsula.
The improvements would support the people behind local sport as well as those taking the field.
“With new LED lighting, irrigation and supporting facilities, this project will increase opportunities for participation and support the continued growth of female rugby league and football,” Ms Washington said
“Our wonderful local sporting clubs can thrive for years to come.”
The funding comes through the NSW Government’s $50 million Active Regional Communities Package, which supports improvements to facilities in regional towns.
Sporting infrastructure keeps communities connected, according to Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty.
“Strong regional towns are built on strong local facilities and services,” she said.
By Althea GUINSBERG
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