Work has officially commenced on the $75 million redevelopment of Concord Oval which will transform the suburban oval into a world class sporting, recreation and community hub.
\nThe Redevelopment of Concord Oval (ROCO) project is an initiative of the NSW and Federal Government in partnership with Canada Bay Council and Wests Tigers. It will create recreation spaces for the rapidly growing inner west population and include a Centre of Excellence for the Wests Tigers.
\nMinister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the project would improve quality of life for inner west families.
\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to say that we committed $42 million worth of funding to make this happen. Quality public spaces are vital for our well-being and this project reimagines space around the oval for the inner-west community to enjoy,\u201d Mr Stokes said.
\n\u201cAs well, it will create 1000 jobs during construction and provide a major boost to the construction industry as we rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic.\u201d
\nMinister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said the redevelopment was an initiative of the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program which invests in projects that revitalise the Parramatta Road corridor.
\n\u201cThe project delivers on the NSW Government\u2019s commitment to improve open space and active transport links between the inner west and Parramatta,\u201d Mr Constance said.
\nActing Minister for Sport Geoff Lee said the sport precinct, inclusive of the Wests Tigers Centre of Excellence, would support community participation in sport and the development of promising young male and female players from the inner west and south-west Sydney.
\n\u201cThe Wests Tigers Centre of Excellence will feature high-performance training, education and administration facilities as well as dedicated multi-purpose community facilities to enable the club to expand its community programs,\u201d Mr Lee said.
\nMember for Drummoyne John Sidoti said the redevelopment provided benefits for the entire community.
\n\u201cThe inner west is already the greatest place to live in Australia and the project will provide social and recreational benefits that will make the area an even better place to work, live and play,\u201d Mr Sidoti said.
\nFederal Member for Reid Fiona Martin said in a multicultural seat like Reid, sport plays an important role in creating social cohesion within our diverse community, particularly among young people.
\n\u201cThe significant upgrade to Concord Oval will strengthen the Wests Tigers\u2019 links to community members, while also strengthening our local economy by generating jobs and bringing spectators from all over Sydney to enjoy the facilities,\u201d Dr Martin said.
\nMayor of Canada Bay Council Councillor Angelo Tsirekas said the Concord Oval precinct will secure essential open community space for a growing population.
\n\u201cThis project will secure public access to the site and offer essential community facilities to residents and visitors including an outdoor basketball court, playground, caf\u00e9, community rooms for hire, all alongside exceptional public art paying homage to the site\u2019s historical significance.\u201d
\nWests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe said the project was a genuine alignment between an elite sporting facility and community engagement as the organisation looks to deliver further positive social outcomes.
\n\u201cIt will not only drive positive social value for our community but enable Wests Tigers to operate out of a facility that will be the envy of our competitors \u2014 creating a legacy piece for our club, players and staff as well as our Members and stakeholders.
\nThe Redevelopment of Concord Oval is scheduled for completion in early 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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