Community Feedback Wanted for Kurri Kurri Central Sports Precinct
Published on 23 June 2023
Cessnock City Council is inviting the community to provide valuable feedback and input regarding the future of the Kurri Kurri Central Sports Precinct. Council, in collaboration with landscape architects Gallagher Studio, aims to create a masterplan that meets the needs of residents and sports clubs both now and into the future.
As part of a comprehensive planning process, Council opened Stage 1 by engaging with the community through an online questionnaire, which received an overwhelming 410 responses.
Cessnock City Council Mayor, Jay Suvaal was pleased to see local residents were actively getting involved in the three stage planning process.
"During Stage 1, respondents provided advice about how they currently use the sporting precinct, aspects they appreciate, and areas they believe can be improved," Clr Suvaal said.
"It is vital for community members to share their thoughts and recommendations when building masterplans, to ensure that the end result meets community needs and stands the test of time."
The project has now progressed to Stage 2 where insights gathered in Stage 1 have been used to establish five overarching principles to guide the development of the Masterplan. Seven design ideas have also been formulated to enhance the Kurri Kurri Central Sports Precinct, with each accompanied by visual representations illustrating potential concepts and locations.
Some of the ideas included in the survey are:
- Providing better parking and improved access
- Upgrading the rugby league facilities
- Improving existing cricket fields and tennis courts
- Providing a new playground within the precinct
The Stage 2 survey is open until Monday, 10 July via the Together Cessnock website and social media channels. Council will also be holding pop-up engagement sessions on Saturday 1 July at Margaret Johns Park between 9-11am, before another session outside Kurri Kurri Coles between 12-2pm.
The final stage will involve incorporating all feedback into a draft masterplan, which will then be placed on exhibition, offering another opportunity for public input before it is finalised.
For more information, including updates on the project and opportunities for engagement, please visit the project page here.