Kurri Kurri Netball Facility

  • Project typePark & Facility Upgrade
  • Project scheduleConstruction starting early 2025
  • Contractor nameGlascott | Landscape and Civil
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Background

The Kurri Kurri Netball Facility Project, located within Booth Park, aims to deliver much-needed upgrades to the park’s sporting infrastructure. The project will enhance local participation in netball, benefit school groups and community organisations, and provide the capacity to host netball tournaments and events in Kurri Kurri.

In May 2021, Cessnock City Council resolved to relocate the Kurri Kurri Netball Courts from Molly Worthington Netball Facility to Booth Park to meet the future needs of netball in the Kurri Kurri Planning Area.

A draft concept plan was developed and placed on public exhibition, and a community meeting was held on 16 June 2022. During this meeting, impacted stakeholders shared concerns about road conditions, parking, traffic, noise, and stormwater drainage issues.

In 2022, as part of the Federal election, a $7.5 million funding commitment was made to Council, enabling the project to progress to detailed designs for the new facility. The concerns raised by residents during the 2022 community meeting have been noted and incorporated into the final design.

Scope of works

The Kurri Kurri Netball Facility Project will involve the following improvements:

  • 12 new plexipave surfaced netball courts
  • Floodlighting
  • A multipurpose half-court
  • A new amenities building featuring storage, canteen, changerooms, referee’s room, first aid room, meeting space, office, and toilet facilities
  • Two car parks
  • Park furniture
  • Installation of an Onsite Stormwater Detention to manage stormwater runoff
  • Landscaping

Kurri Kurri Netball Facility

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Courts

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View from the Amenities block

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Courts and Landscaping

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Amenities Block and Drop off Zone

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Amenities block and seating

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Project schedule & updates

Construction works are scheduled to start on 20 January 2025, with estimated completion in December 2025.

September 2025 Update

The Kurri Kurri Netball Facility is really starting to take shape, and there’s plenty of progress to share! All courts have now been spray-sealed, and asphalting is scheduled to start Thursday 25 September, with completion expected week ending 3 October. Once the asphalt has cured over the next few weeks, the acrylic Cooltoop surface will be applied, bringing the courts closer to being game-ready.

Work is also moving along on the pavilion. Doors and windows have arrived on site and will be installed week ending 26 September, securing the building so internal fit-out and rough-in works can begin. Meanwhile, the first section of kerb has been installed at the Stanford Street carpark, and over the coming weeks, we expect to see even more visible progress across the site.

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Funding

This project has been made possible by funding from:

  • The Australian Government via the Priority Community Infrastructure Program ($7,500,000)
  • NSW Government via Level Playing Field Program 2023/24 ($1,898,400)
  • Developer contributions
  • Cessnock City Council Operational Budget

Location

Booth Park, Kurri Kurri 2327  View Map

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