Campbelltown sports grounds benefit from $2 million upgrades

Four Campbelltown sport grounds are to benefit from almost $2 million worth of upgrades with the works, consisiting of field irrigation/drainage and lighting upgrades, taking place at Eschol Park Sports Complex, Raby Sporting Complex, Jackson Park and Hazlett Oval.

The significant projects have been made possible by Campbelltown City Council in conjunction with the NSW Office of Sport’s Essential Community Sports Asset Program, NSW Football Legacy Fund and Local Small Commitments Allocation.

The works include:

• Almost $1 million in funding for new drainage works at both Eschol Park Sports Complex Basin 1 and Basin 2. As part of this project, Basin 1 will also receive a brand-new fence. The project has been funded by the NSW Government through the Essential Community Sports Assets Program and NSW Football Legacy Fund Round 1, Local Small Commitments Allocation and Campbelltown City Council.

• More than $550,000 in funding for new drainage works and field resilience works at Raby Sporting Complex’s Field 1 and Field 2. The project has been funded by the NSW Government through the Essential Community Sports Assets Program and Campbelltown City Council.

• $350,000 in funding for new irrigation and drainage works at Jackson Park. The project has been funded by the NSW Government through the Football Legacy Fund Round 1 and Campbelltown City Council.

• $150,000 in funding for new flood lighting at Hazlett Oval. The project has been funded by the NSW Government through the NSW Football Legacy Fund Round 2 and Campbelltown City Council.

Campbelltown Mayor Darcy Lound advised “these significant projects will be important for ensuring the sustainability of our sporting complexes across our city.

“This is a great example of local government and state government working together to ensure positive outcomes for sporting clubs that work hard to provide a healthy and quality lifestyle for our community.”

Works have started at Eschol Park Sports Complex and Raby Sporting Complex, and Campbelltown City Council looks forward to handing these assets over to the sporting community to enjoy in the coming months.

Works are complete at Jackson Park and Hazlett Oval, with both projects under the maintenance period with Council. However, these sports grounds have re-opened for the general public to use.

Image. Hazlett Oval has secured $150,000 in funding for new flood lighting. Credit: Campbelltown City Council