Works commence on contemporary regional sporting facility for Shoalhaven

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Works commence on contemporary regional sporting facility for Shoalhaven

February 11, 2022

Sport / Venues /

Shoalhaven City Council has advised that the first sod was turned at Artie Smith Oval in Bomaderry today - symbolising the official beginning of major works at the site.

The redevelopment of the Artie Smith Reserve is the next stage of the larger Shoalhaven Community and Recreation Precinct (SCaRP) and will deliver a purpose-designed and purpose-built sporting precinct in accordance with AFL and Cricket sporting code requirements.

The facilities will include: 

a new AFL/Cricket field and pavilion clubhouse and amenities  
cricket practice facilities  
four croquet courts, clubhouse and amenities
open space embellishments, including play and exercise equipment, landscaping, pathways and seating furniture
onsite car parking
perimeter security fencing providing pedestrian access.

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Amanda Findley notes “a contemporary regional sporting facility is no longer a dream for the Shoalhaven.

“The redevelopment will provide quality training and sporting facilities for local sports clubs, players and will attract major sporting events to the Shoalhaven.

“The unique building facilities are designed to be nestled amongst the semi-bushland setting of Bomaderry with additional landscaping to enhance the trees and plantings at the site significantly.”

At Artie Smith Reserve, Council is working with the Public Works Authority (for Project Management) and Joss Construction to deliver a community facility for the new Artie Smith Oval.

Construction is scheduled to be finished by mid-2023, although subject to weather conditions.

Image: Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Amanda Findley joined Fiona Phillps and Gareth Ward at the official opening.

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