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Central Coast sports venues and infrastructure receive targeted upgrades
Council projects at multiple ovals and stadiums continue to expand playing capacity for local clubs and programs.
How we reported this
Central Coast Council completed new sports amenities at Buff Point and Halekulani Ovals in early 2025. The buildings replaced structures that had stood for 44 and 54 years and opened in time for the 2025 winter season.
Regional funding supports multiple sites
The $2.8 million NSW Government allocation covered the two ovals while a separate $11 million program upgrades 16 sportsgrounds with new lighting, drainage and irrigation. Niagara Park Stadium is also receiving a $2.8 million accessibility and player-facility upgrade scheduled for completion on October 15. Construction of a 370 square metre amenities building at Frost Reserve in Kincumber remains underway with an early 2026 finish date.
These works sit alongside an approved $11 million indoor multi-purpose centre at Tuggerah that is advancing through stage two funding. Central Coast Council oversees 164 sporting areas that include 74 soccer fields and 28 touch and OzTag fields serving more than 20 codes.
Practical steps for users
Clubs and community groups can check availability through the council’s online booking system for the upgraded ovals and grounds. The improvements are intended to extend usable hours and reduce weather-related cancellations across the listed venues.
Residents seeking information on specific field conditions or booking windows should contact Central Coast Council directly for the latest schedules at Buff Point, Halekulani Ovals, Niagara Park Stadium and Frost Reserve.