The Tahmoor district sporting complex has gone from a good facility to great one thanks to a major upgrade which has just been completed.
It is now officially a district level facility, which means it will be able to host larger sporting events.
Phase two of the upgrade included a makeover of the western fields of the facility as well as a car park.
The project included the redevelopment and realignment of the soccer and cricket fields incorporating supporting infrastructure such as irrigation and drainage, floodlighting, fencing, carpark and field resurfacing.
The upgrade was aligned with the Tahmoor district sporting complex masterplan adopted by Wollondilly Council in 2019.
Yesterday, members from the 355 committee that runs the facility, and sportsground users, joined with Wollondilly councillors and state government representatives for a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Mayor Matt Gould along with the member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan, deputy mayor Matthew Deeth, Cr Jacqueline Jenson and Cr Suzy Brandstater attended.
The theme of the speeches was an acknowledgement of the importance of projects such as this as a huge asset to sport and lifestyle for the community of Wollondilly.
“Local sport infrastructure plays a critical role in keeping communities healthy, active and connected,’’ said Mayor Gould.
“I’m really proud to see the development of this and other sporting complexes right across the Shire.
“I would like to acknowledge the funding we received for this project from NSW Government’s Office of Sport under the multi sport community facility fund.
‘Without funding partnerships, we would not see projects like this get off the ground. We are truly grateful for your support.
“Thank you to the 355 committee who volunteer to coordinate bookings for the entire Complex, which is a huge job. We really appreciate your hard work.”
Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper, who was represented yesterday by Upper House MP Mark Buttigieg, said projects like these deliver the best outcomes for the community by providing spaces and facilities that enable everyone to enjoy and participate in sport.
“The NSW Government is committed to helping communities across the state upgrade and improve sporting infrastructure so that it best meets the current and future needs of the community.
“I look forward to seeing how everyone, from the grassroots and beyond, enjoy these improved sporting fields.”
