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Sport and recreation works
Contributing to Council Objective 2.1.1 To plan for a broad range of community recreation and leisure infrastructure and services that meets the needs of a growing community
NEW INCLUSIVE PLAY SPACES
There are even more places to swing, slide and climb now that the new play spaces at Benshulla Drive, Bolwarra Heights and at Hartcher Field on Bligh Street Telarah have been completed. More new play spaces are yet to come, with five other sites bringing a total investment of $595,000 in upgrades across Maitland over the next year. Sites include Cooney Park East Maitland, Maitland Park, Morpeth Common, John Wilkinson Sporting Complex Bolwarra and Stockade Hill Heritage Park East Maitland. Residents have already been engaged to help design the Bolwarra and East Maitland sites.
Each new play space will have a range of activities that are inclusive and suitable for kids across wide age brackets. To find out where your nearest place space is, log onto the Play & Explore section of Council’s website.
MAITLAND NETBALL COURTS TO PROVIDE REGIONAL STANDARD FACILITIES
Maitland Park Netball courts have received another boost in funding which will provide players with the only regional standard netball facility outside of the Sydney Metropolitan area. Building on the success of recent upgrades, stage 2 of the reconstruction has received $1 million in funding from the NSW Regional Sport Facility Fund, along with co-contributions of $460,000 from Council and $300,000 from Maitland Netball Association. Upgrade works will include the complete reconstruction and resurfacing of 15 courts and installation of energy efficient LED floodlighting for match play. Upgrades will provide for increased participation, reduced maintenance cost and time, reduced injuries to players and the opportunity to attract more regional and state events. Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2021 and be completed in April 2022.
Contributing to Council Objective 2.1.2 To build a range of community, recreation and leisure facilities based on sound asset management principles
ARCHITECTURAL AWARDS FOR ATHLETICS CENTRE
Council and Studio Dot have again received architectural acclaim with two awards at the recent Australian Institute of Architects NSW Awards for the Maitland Regional Athletics Centre, which forms part of the Maitland Regional Sports Complex and provides a world class track and playing field. The state of the art facility was awarded a Public Architecture Award and the Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture. The site has also been added for consideration for a National award which will be decided in November 2021.
Contributing to Council Objective 2.1.3 To maintain community, recreation and leisure facilities to meet user needs
IRRIGATION SUPPORTS OVAL MAINTENANCE
John Wilkinson Sporting Complex Bolwarra has joined the list of completed irrigation projects across Maitland following a $100,000 grant from the Federal Government’s Local Roads Other recent works have included A&D Lawrence Oval Thornton, Maitland Park Maitland, Somerset Sports Complex Thornton and Coronation Oval Telarah.
Irrigation projects improve sporting fields, player experience and water use efficiency and include centralised control systems with moisture sensors installed in the ground. These sensors inform the control system in deciding when and how much water is needed to maintain growth.
Contributing to Council Objective 2.1.5 To service community needs through the effective management of Maitland Aquatics
MAITLAND AQUATIC CENTRE WINTER WORKS
The winter season was celebrated at the Maitland aquatics centre with a family open day in April 2021 providing free entry and activities, aqua classes, breakfast and hot chocolate, access to splash pad and inflatables, an easter egg hunt and music.
The heated indoor pool means the facility is open all year round.
During the season the centre closed briefly for upgrade works including a merchandise wall, the foyer entry and plant room, water treatment, pram access and internal fencing.
