Kurri Kurri Netball Facility

  • Project typePark & Facility Upgrade
  • Project scheduleConstruction starting early 2025
  • Contractor nameGlascott | Landscape and Civil
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Background

The Kurri Kurri Netball Facility Project, located within Booth Park, aims to deliver much-needed upgrades to the park’s sporting infrastructure. The project will enhance local participation in netball, benefit school groups and community organisations, and provide the capacity to host netball tournaments and events in Kurri Kurri.

In May 2021, Cessnock City Council resolved to relocate the Kurri Kurri Netball Courts from Molly Worthington Netball Facility to Booth Park to meet the future needs of netball in the Kurri Kurri Planning Area.

A draft concept plan was developed and placed on public exhibition, and a community meeting was held on 16 June 2022. During this meeting, impacted stakeholders shared concerns about road conditions, parking, traffic, noise, and stormwater drainage issues.

In 2022, as part of the Federal election, a $7.5 million funding commitment was made to Council, enabling the project to progress to detailed designs for the new facility. The concerns raised by residents during the 2022 community meeting have been noted and incorporated into the final design.

Scope of works

The Kurri Kurri Netball Facility Project will involve the following improvements:

  • 12 new plexipave surfaced netball courts
  • Floodlighting
  • A multipurpose half-court
  • A new amenities building featuring storage, canteen, changerooms, referee’s room, first aid room, meeting space, office, and toilet facilities
  • Two car parks
  • Park furniture
  • Installation of an Onsite Stormwater Detention to manage stormwater runoff
  • Landscaping

Kurri Kurri Netball Facility

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Courts

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View from the Amenities block

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Courts and Landscaping

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Amenities Block and Drop off Zone

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Amenities block and seating

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Project schedule & updates

Construction works are scheduled to start on 20 January 2025, with estimated completion in December 2025.

July 2025 Update

The Kurri Kurri Netball Facility project is progressing well. The spray seal has been successfully completed on Courts 6 and 7, and work is now underway to complete the final trim on the remaining courts. Asphalt application is scheduled for Monday, 4 August, which will mark an important step in the project’s timeline.

Additionally, the installation of light poles and fittings has been completed, ensuring the courts will be well-lit for the club trainings and twilight competitions. Block laying for the pavilion has also commenced and it’s great to see things up and out of the ground. Overall, the project is on track, and we remain focused on keeping everything moving forward smoothly.

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Funding

This project has been made possible by funding from:

  • The Australian Government via the Priority Community Infrastructure Program ($7,500,000)
  • NSW Government via Level Playing Field Program 2023/24 ($1,898,400)
  • Developer contributions
  • Cessnock City Council Operational Budget

Location

Booth Park, Kurri Kurri 2327  View Map

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