Council is moving forward to deliver a new sporting and recreation complex for the north to meet the needs of this growing community and to promote healthy and active lifestyles.

The Colongra Sporting Complex site spans across 2 hectares on Scenic Drive and is surrounded by an abundance of bushland whilst still being conveniently located for the neighbouring residents of San Remo, Blue Haven, Halekulani and Budgewoi.

This exciting new facility will include two new turfed sporting fields, three netball courts, sporting amenities building with accessible toilets, playspace, carpark, pathways and access road.

This project was initiated prior to the amalgamation of Council, following community consultation that led to detailed design plans being developed.  During the planning stage, two viable sites were identified for this project with the Scenic Drive site being most suitable with the least environmental impact. The two-year project works are part of Council’s Operational Delivery Plan FY2019-20 with a Council investment of $5million.

Council has recently commenced preliminary site works, which has included the clearing of land to enable the site to be ready for construction of the new facility. An ecologist is on site during this work to ensure there is minimal environmental impact and any fauna habitat sites are successfully relocated.

Prior to these clearing works taking place, Council engaged an external consultant to undertake a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) to report on environmental impacts and mitigation strategies for the site.

The new Complex will bring health benefits to our community, support local sports groups, provide greater opportunities for families to spend quality time with each other whilst bringing a diverse group of the community together fostering a sense of belonging.