Middle Head Oval amenities $2 million boost
A Mosman Council project for new amenities at Middle Head Oval has received $2 million funding through the Federal Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program.
The new amenities building is among 15 projects in greater Sydney and surrounding areas to share in a $60 million under the program, which is designed to build better cities and more liveable suburbs, targeting projects such as sporting and cultural hubs, libraries and parks that increase community cohesion, liveability and accessibility.
The Middle Head Oval project involves demolishing an existing circa-1980s amenities block and replacing it with a new building, promoting greater inclusion in sports and community activities.
The federal grant will go towards the cost of the building, with work due to commence in 2025, following a recent project determination by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.
Mosman Mayor Ann Marie Kimber said the support of the Federal Government and local Member for Warringah Zali Steggall was welcome.
“We are thrilled to be providing a fantastic new facility to improve public amenity, accessibility, sports participation and community use of this wonderful public space,” she said.
“The funding assistance and support at a federal level is especially welcome and will go a long way to helping us deliver this important project for Mosman.”
The Mosman Football Club and Mosman Swans AFL Football Club are among stakeholders who worked collaboratively with Council on plans for a modern replacement of the existing amenities block.
Licia Bruce, of Mosman Swans, said the existing outdated facilities at Middle Head were a long-standing issue.
“The new amenities building will be a fantastic asset for our community and help clubs like ours encourage participation across all levels and age groups, especially for female participants,” she said.
“The new building will also support other recreational activities at the site, for everyone in our community to enjoy.”
Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said the Thriving Suburbs Program was all about building better cities and more liveable suburbs, with the projects getting funding across NSW set to increase community cohesion, liveability and accessibility.
“Fifteen local projects across the state are now set to become a reality thanks to funding from this program, which will unlock a range of benefits for communities,” she said.