A new sports and amenities building has been constructed at Lemon Grove Netball Courts in Ettalong Beach to provide the netball community with an updated clubhouse and better amenities.

The new sports and amenities building was funded by the Australian Government and cost $1,185,575 with $143,126 from Council.

Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP joined with Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, and Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association President, Sharon Bailey, to announce the completion of the project.

“This new sports and amenities building will provide the netball community with an updated clubhouse with greater capabilities, enhanced facilities, and improved accessibility”. Dr Reid said.

“The Albanese Labor Government is committed to improving sports infrastructure to ensure more Australians participate in sports and live healthy lifestyles”. Said Dr Reid.

“I thank Central Coast Council and its staff for delivering this phenomenal new sports facility and I look forward to it serving the community for many years to come”. Dr Reid said.

The new building includes female, male, and accessible toilets, a change room, canteen, control room, medical room, clubroom, office, and storage areas. It also complements the resurfaced netball courts and lighting upgrades undertaken by Central Coast Council in 2019.

Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart said the Australian Government’s funding has enabled Council to deliver this much needed sports infrastructure for the local community.

“The Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association and local netball club players and supporters will benefit from this quality sports infrastructure,” Mr Hart said.

“This new sports amenity building has significant accessibility improvements to ensure everyone can participate and be a part of the local netball community.

“Council remains committed to delivering and maintaining quality sports facilities across the Central Coast region, and this project demonstrates what positive outcomes can be sought for our community through collaborative partnership.”

Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association President, Sharon Bailey, says the community are so excited to be able to use the new facility.

“It has been 12 months since this project first started and the whole netball community is so excited to use the new facility. Through many disruptions from COVID-19 to the weather, we are finally here to announce the completion. I want to thank the Australian Government and Central Coast Council for their contributions to this new building”. Ms Bailey said.

The Woy Woy Netball Association has 700 players of all ages. Teams include males and females.

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