Table 9 Condition of Sydney Water assets

An outdoor basketball/multi-purpose court and grassed area for informal community use is situated on the eastern side of the oval.

A mounded area with the inclusion of concrete terraces for spectator seating, together with barbecue shelter facilities, are on the eastern side of the playing field.

2.7.5 Condition of the land and built structures

Concord Oval was completely redeveloped between 2019 and 2022. As such, Concord Oval, Buildings A and B, informal recreation facilities and landscaped areas are in excellent condition.

The Daniel Zoeller Memorial Gates dating from 1913 are the oldest structures in the precinct. The gates are being relocated to the corner of Loftus Street and Parramatta Road to act as a key entrance to the site. The condition of the gates is rated 3 out of 5. The condition of the Sydney Water assets is in Table 9.

Table 9 Condition of Sydney Water assets

Structure Description Use Condition

Stormwater channel Fenced concrete channel Gross pollutant trap and inspection pits Stormwater Quality Improvement Device (SQID) Stormwater recycling facilities Water drainage Adequate

Bridge Bridge with steps on both sides Pedestrian access over channel Very good

Concord Oval has access to connections to existing utility service infrastructure including water, sewer, gas, electricity, and telecommunications.

2.8 Use of Concord Oval

Concord Oval provides for multiple uses, including active field and court sport, informal recreation and games, and social/community activities and cultural events.

2.8.1 Sporting use

The primary focus of Concord Oval is sport, with the provision of first-class facilities for elite level grass field sports and indoor court sports.

Field sports

The oval and parts of Building A are used for training by the West Tigers Rugby League Club, who participate in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition, and by West Harbour Rugby Union Club for matchplay in the Shute Shield, the premier club rugby union football competition in New South Wales.

West Tigers use the oval for training mid-week during daylight hours subject to their lease agreement. West Harbour Rugby use the oval for their home games on Saturdays during daylight hours from March through to September.

The Concord Oval Recreation Centre is expected to be used for:  community indoor court sports including basketball, netball, badminton, and indoor soccer/futsal.  school sports and other programs  community and partnership programs.

2.8.2 Community uses

West Tigers undertake, and have indicated their intent to offer in the future, community programs and activities in part of their leased facility in Building A (the Centre of Excellence):  Rugby League/Grassroots participation: - High School rugby league gala days involving use of the change rooms - Rugby League holiday activations and clinics including change room tours - NRL Referee and coaching accreditation courses - Wheelchair Rugby League engagement/presentations.  School/Community programs: - Wests Tigers Unite Harmony program: social cohesion/multicultural program which targets local high school students in years 7-10. The program addresses themes such as goal setting, respect, resilience, character development, teamwork and communication whilst delivering rugby league physical activity sessions - Wests Tigers Careers Seminars/workshops: delivering workshops to students about working in the sports industry today. the seminars encourage students wanting to work in sport avenues which they can undertake to achieve their desired destination in sport. - Harmony Evening workshop - NAIDOC/Indigenous Engagement programs and engagements.  General community engagement: members of the community who are battling ongoing health issues and/or disadvantaged backgrounds attend the Wests Tigers offices and training to meet the players and coaching staff.

West Tigers has indicated their intent to commence the following programs in part of the leased facility:  Homework Club for local school students  Community BBQ Breakfast  hosting various community/school/university groups for excursions and learning opportunities to showcase and experience the new facility  hosting local groups/charities to utilise suitable function spaces  host Teacher Appreciation evenings for local schools participating in Rugby League events and programs  autism friendly suitable locations.

2.8.3 Informal uses

In addition to the predominant sporting use of Concord Oval, it is used for other activities including informal outdoor recreation, walking, walking the dog, ball games on the grassed areas, and informal basketball practice and games.