Central Coast Council has received $3.2M funding for upgrades to amenities blocks, irrigation and drainage works at Buff Point Oval and Halekulani Oval.

Construction is anticipated to commence in the 2024/25 year.

a boost to the local sporting scene.

Late of Green Point, Formerly of East Gosford and Wagga Wagga

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The funding from the State Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund was announced earlier this week by Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley.

She said $520,000 would be put towards drainage and irrigation and $1.2M to replace the amenities building at the Buff Point sports ground. Another $1.3M will upgrade the amenities at Halekulani Oval.

A spokesperson for Central Coast Council said work would start on the design phase of the Halekulani Oval and Amenities Renewal project in the next financial year.

The 54-year-old amenities building is extensively deteriorated and not fit for purpose so it will be demolished and replaced with a new building that meets current building codes and disability accessibility requirements to meet the needs of sporting groups that regularly use the oval and amenities.

Council says that irrigation and drainage works at Buff Point Oval will be finalised over a two-year period, with the anticipated completion being in 2025.

The amenities building at Buff Point Oval will also be replaced within the same timeframe.

Catley said the $3.2M funding for these works was a great outcome for the local community as it would provide

“These ovals are much-loved community assets. They have been home to the Budgewoi Bulldogs Rugby League Club since the 1980s and are also utilised by local netball and cricket clubs, schools and the wider community,” Catley said.

“Despite frequent use of the facilities by the local community, the ovals have received minimal upgrades over the past few decades that have led to the amenities blocks not being big enough to host teams, with female players required to get changed at home.

“Furthermore, Buff Point Oval’s drainage has not been working for three years, which has prevented teams from training,” Catley said.

Sue Murray

Daughter of the late Bill and Lorraine Rogers.

Wife of John. Sister of John and the late Derek Rogers. Mother and Mother-in-law of Bronwen and James, Alison and David, Helen and Travis. Grandmother of 9.

In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated for either the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) or Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia (ADFA).

Family and friends are warmly invited to celebrate Judith’s life at the Greenway Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 460 Avoca Drive, Green Point on Friday 3 March 2023 at 2:00pm.