Construction has started on Macarthur’s state-of-the-art sporting mecca.
Narellan Sports Hub will provide additional netball courts, a synthetic athletics track, a full-size rugby league field, a criterium cycling track and a pedestrian and cycle path network.
The jointly funded project has been made possible under Western Sydney City Deal’s liveability program.
Construction works to build Stage 2 of the Narellan Sports Hub will also generate 120 jobs, including the employment of 35 local residents.
Eight local businesses have been engaged for the works, including local firm TJ & RF Fordham Pty Ltd.
The Australia and NSW Governments and Camden Council have together contributed $17.6 million to deliver the new facilities.
Mayor of Camden Cr Theresa Fedeli thanked both the Federal and State Governments for their continued support for the project.
“I am so excited to say that, once complete, Narellan Sports Hub will be a popular destination for not only locals but many others across Sydney,’’ Cr Fedeli said.
“It will be remarkable to have the ability to host a number of state competitions across many sports, including netball, athletics, hockey and rugby league.
“Having projects like this begin now, in a time that has been uncertain and unsettling for many dealing with the effects of Covid-19, is really terrific for our community,” Cr Fedeli said.
Member for Camden Peter Sidgreaves MP said when the extra netball courts are completed the Camden and District Netball Association, which currently uses the facility, will be able to hold major state netball competitions.
“Also the facility will bolster more than just the sporting sector,’’ he said.
“This will help boost our local economy and support our fantastic local businesses.
“It will also boost tourism as competitors find places to stay and restaurants to eat at in the area,” Mr Sidgreaves said.
