Maitland Regional Athletics Centre officially opens

The Maitland Regional Athletics Centre, at the Maitland Regional Sports Complex, has been officially opened with the $10.5 million project including a World Athletics Certified synthetic athletics track, playing field, track and field facilities, floodlighting, a grandstand with capacity of 560, changerooms, canteen, two large function spaces and car parking.

The Athletics centre is jointly funded by Maitland Regional Council and Restart NSW Hunter Infrastructure and Investment Fund.

Mayor Loretta Baker advises “one of the key objectives of Council is to ensure that our growing community has the facilities and services it needs. This facility is a welcome addition to the high quality sporting options already available in the city.

“From hosting local clubs and school athletics to drawing major athletics events to the area like zone and regional carnivals, we’re so excited to see the benefits of this facility for the community.”

Catherine Cusack, Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter noted at the opening “we’re really pleased to see this new project come to fruition. The Maitland Regional Sports Complex now provides recreational facilities for all people in the wider community, including children, youth and athletes alike.

“The Maitland Regional Sports Complex was awarded $5.5 million under the NSW Government’s Hunter Infrastructure Investment Fund and will now attract more visitors to the Hunter region, with enhanced event capabilities, complete access for people with disabilities and increasing visitor spending in the region.”

Council will work with local and regional sporting groups to educate them on the many unique features of the site with access for the general public planned to commence in time for summer walks and exercise with family and friends.

The running track was installed by Polytan.

The completion of the Maitland Regional Athletics Centre is stage two of the total three stages of the wider Maitland Regional Sports Complex redevelopment.

Stage three of the redevelopment includes a walking track, new playground, outdoor exercise facilities and additional amenities. Construction is expected to be completed during 2021.

Images: Catherine Cusack MLC, Maitland Mayor Loretta Baker and Maitland Regional Council General Manager David Evans at the officially opening of the Maitland Regional Athletics Centre (top, courtesy of Maitland City Council) and the facility's new track (below).