Buff Point and Halekulani Ovals upgrades give Central Coast players modern facilities to join local teams

New amenities buildings at Buff Point Oval and Halekulani Oval have been available to Central Coast sporting groups since the 2025 winter season began, replacing older structures with accessible change rooms, toilets, canteens and storage space.

The upgrades matter now because many local clubs have already moved training and match-day operations into the new buildings, creating an immediate window for people who want to sign up for team sport before the next season cycle. Families and individuals who have delayed joining because of outdated facilities now have concrete reasons to contact clubs that use the ovals.

Facilities built for daily use

At Buff Point Oval the new building contains two change rooms with partitioned showers, unisex accessible toilets, a canteen with store, a referee room, club room and two storage areas. Separate drainage and irrigation work was completed on the playing field to improve safety. At Halekulani Oval the replacement facility includes four change rooms with partitioned showers, unisex accessible toilets, a canteen with store, referee room, three storage rooms and an undercover barbecue area. Both projects together received $2.8 million from the NSW Government and were delivered by Central Coast Council.

Local clubs already based at the sites include the Budgewoi Bulldogs, Budgewoi Netball, Central Coast Cricket and Central Coast Gridiron. These groups now operate from buildings designed after direct consultation with players and volunteers about how the spaces are actually used on training nights and game days.

Practical steps to get involved

Anyone wanting to start can visit the ovals on a training evening to watch sessions and speak with club officials. The new canteens and club rooms provide places to meet current members and ask about registration fees, age groups and equipment requirements. Clubs typically run introductory sessions at the start of each season, and the accessible facilities make it easier for people with mobility needs or those new to sport to feel comfortable from the first visit.

Details on exact training times and contact information for each club are available through the project pages on the Central Coast Council website or by calling the clubs directly. Residents should also note that council will soon seek community input on the future location of the off-leash dog park next to Buff Point Oval, which may affect parking or access routes during certain hours.

With the buildings now in regular use, the immediate next step is simply to reach out to one of the clubs listed above and confirm trial dates before the next season begins. The facilities were built to support exactly this kind of participation.