Transformed Concord Oval Community and Sports Precinct opens

Following its $84.5 million transformation, the Concord Oval Community and Sports Precinct has officially opened, providing grassroots players with access to world-class training facilities while also delivering essential community open spaces for the rapidly growing population in Sydney’s inner-west.

NSW Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes Anthony Roberts noted “this is a game-changer for the growing inner west, helping support new housing in the area while providing modern fitness facilities to encourage active lifestyles, as well as spaces for community programs and sports clubs.

“We know the value of sport and recreation in bringing people together, especially our youth, and that makes this investment worth every cent.” 

The redevelopment was funded by $48 million from the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program, an initiative to improve open space and active transport links along the Parramatta Road corridor. The precinct also received funding from the Office of Sport, the City of Canada Bay, the Federal Government and Wests Tigers. 

NSW Minister for Sport Alister Henskens said the Concord Oval and Community Sport Precinct is game-changer for the inner west and sits alongside the recently completed Wests Tigers Centre of Excellence. 

“The Centre of Excellence has reinvigorated the Concord Oval precinct which will help grow the sport and provide local pathways for our future NRLW and NRL stars,” Minister Henskens shared.  

“This precinct will not only provide grassroots players with access to world-class training facilities but also delivers essential community open spaces for the rapidly growing population.”  

As part of that funding, a large-scale, multi-coloured artwork by Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie has been installed on site, which acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and is visible day and night. 

City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas said having green, open spaces, and public facilities available within walking distance of peoples’ homes, where communities can come together, relax, and have fun has never been more important.  

“We are thrilled to provide our residents with a recreation precinct of this quality and magnitude, and look forward to seeing our community enjoy the space for years to come.” 

As well as the Concord Oval Recreation Centre, the precinct features an outdoor basketball court, match-day facilities for local sports clubs, new venues for hire, and the Wests Tigers Centre of Excellence.

Concord Oval Community and Sports Precinct. Credit: City of Canada Bay facebook