sports facility · 1 meeting
Johnny Warren Indoor Sports Centre
Mentions
- One of four shortlisted sites for the proposed Indoor Multisport Stadium.
- Residents will be able to comment before the facility receives its final name.
- Local sporting achievements will have a more accessible and consistent pathway for recognition.
- Residents will be able to comment on the proposed stadium and its possible locations before a preferred site is recommended.
- Council will not use ratepayer funds to subsidise the club’s rent for the specified lease years.
- Residents can comment on the two proposed names for the Olds Park sports pavilion during a public exhibition of at least 28 days.
Decisions
Olds Park pavilion naming consultation
The committee endorsed the proposed names “St George Sports Pavilion” and “Donohue Felstead Sports Pavilion” for the new facility at 630 Forest Road, Penshurst. Both names will be publicly exhibited for at least 28 days, followed by a report recommending a name for adoption.
Residents will be able to comment before the facility receives its final name.
Sports Recognition Framework endorsed
The committee endorsed a Georges River Council Sports Recognition Framework, including a digital Sports Hall of Fame, and supported development of a policy covering eligibility, nominations, assessment, induction and ongoing management.
Local sporting achievements will have a more accessible and consistent pathway for recognition.
Indoor Multisport Stadium engagement
The committee endorsed at least 28 days of community and stakeholder engagement on a proposed Indoor Multisport Stadium and four shortlisted sites: Johnny Warren Indoor Sports Centre, Tallawalla Reserve, Peakhurst Park and Olds Park. A later report will present engagement results, the completed business case and a preferred site and delivery option.
Residents will be able to comment on the proposed stadium and its possible locations before a preferred site is recommended.
Olds Park Sports Club rental subsidy rejected
The committee rejected a 50 per cent rental subsidy for Olds Park Sports Club Limited for Years 3, 4 and 5 of the lease term. The decision cited insufficient improvement in governance, financial management and organisational stability, including board turnover and inconsistent operations.
Council will not use ratepayer funds to subsidise the club’s rent for the specified lease years.