infrastructure · Inner West Council
Kane Constructions appointed for Leichhardt Oval upgrade
The contractor will deliver new amenities, an additional lift, upgraded lighting and a rebuilt oval surface, subject to final contract terms.
Leichhardt Oval will receive new amenities, an additional lift, upgraded lighting and a rebuilt playing surface after Inner West Council endorsed Kane Constructions Pty Ltd to deliver the refurbishment.
The appointment covers the Leichhardt Oval Refurbishment Project and remains subject to finalising the contract. Council authorised the General Manager to execute the tender agreement with Kane Constructions.
The General Manager, or a nominee, can approve variations to the contract provided total project expenditure does not exceed funding approved by Council.
Council said project funding had been updated to cover the additional scope, including the new amenities building, lift, lighting and oval surface works. The project sum and construction timetable were not stated.
The tender decision was made in closed session because releasing the information could confer a commercial advantage on a business dealing with Council and prejudice the commercial position of the business that supplied the information.
The resolution passed without a vote against it, with all councillors recorded as supporting the appointment. Contractual terms must now be finalised before delivery arrangements begin.
The works will affect Leichhardt Oval, a prominent community sporting venue, and are relevant to sporting organisations, construction suppliers, local businesses and people who use the facility. The approved scope covers amenities, accessibility, lighting and the playing surface, but the final cost and timing remain to be confirmed.
Reference minutes
This report is based on the Inner West Council Extraordinary Council meeting of 15 September 2026.
Key facts from the minutes
- Inner West Council endorsed Kane Constructions Pty Ltd as tenderer for the Leichhardt Oval Refurbishment Project.
- The project includes a new amenities building, an additional lift, upgraded lighting and rebuilding the oval surface.
- The appointment is subject to finalising contractual terms.
- The General Manager can execute the contract and approve variations within Council-approved funding.
- The resolution passed with no votes against it.
- The public decision does not state the project sum or construction timetable.
Why it matters
- Kane Constructions has been named to deliver the Leichhardt Oval refurbishment, including new amenities, an additional lift, upgraded lighting and a rebuilt surface. The final contract value and construction timetable have not been stated.