OVERVIEW

Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on the future direction of the Taree Recreation Grounds site. We are reviewing your feedback and will be back in touch soon.

The Draft Strategy and Masterplan outlines how the MidCoast Regional Sporting Precinct will be used and managed into the future. It will be used to attract funding for upgrades to the area to develop the facility into a regionally significant sporting precinct.

The plan proposes upgrades and changes to the existing site layout based on information gathered during the development of the draft plan. The plan, which was developed by Xypher Sport & Leisure in consultation with major user groups and organisations, has been supported through the NSW Government’s Business Case and Strategy Development Fund.

We want your feedback to help us determine how the area will be used and developed into the future.

Feedback closed at 4:30pm Sunday 3 March 2024.

BACKGROUND

The draft MidCoast Regional Sporting Precinct Development Strategy and Masterplan draws on reviews of existing site conditions, constraints and opportunities.

Council acknowledge the significance of this sports area as a opportunity for the region, enhancing the active lifestyle of the community, and providing facilities that can be used by local sporting and community user groups in addition to presenting event attraction opportunities.

It encompasses the Taree Recreation Grounds, the old Visitor Information Centre, Manning Aquatic Leisure Centre, sports fields, courts and stadium through and Jack Neal Oval. Swimming, basketball, futsal, netball, cycling, hockey, touch football, rugby league, athletics, cricket and football are all played here.

External stakeholders consulted in the development to the draft plan include:

• Taree Recreation Grounds Management Committee
• Taree Little Athletics Club
• Taree United Cricket Club
• Taree Twilight Cricket Association
• Manning Valley Hockey Association
• Manning Valley Netball Association
• Taree Touch Association
• Taree Red Rovers Junior Rugby League Club
• Taree Panthers Junior Rugby League Club
• Taree Basketball Association
• Manning Valley Cycling Club
• State Sporting Organisations (Netball, Basketball, Hockey, Touch Football, Rugby League, Football, Athletics and Rowing).

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