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sports facility · 2 meetings

Wade Park

0 decisions2 topicsUpdated 2 June 2026

Context

  • Tracked aliases include Wade Park.

Mentions

  • Referenced as a possible source of reused lighting equipment.
  • Venue discussed in relation to rodeo and cricket scheduling.
  • Could improve safety and convenience for people using the carpark and nearby sports facilities.
  • The issue concerns scheduling and access for local sporting users of Wade Park.

Topics

Huntley Road carpark lighting as an interim option

Members discussed installing lighting on the back of the pole at the south-east corner of Bernie Stedman Field to improve lighting for the Huntley Road carpark. The CEO said this option could be considered, and confirmed Council still has access to old lighting from the Wade Park upgrade.

Could improve safety and convenience for people using the carpark and nearby sports facilities.

Orange Rodeo and Wade Park access

The committee discussed whether hosting the Orange Rodeo at Wade Park would delay cricketers' access to the field. The Chief Executive Officer said he did not believe there was a delay after the event was held there the previous year.

The issue concerns scheduling and access for local sporting users of Wade Park.

Meetings

Recreation & Culture Policy Committee - 2 Jun 2026 6:00 PM

The committee mainly dealt with adopting prior sport and recreation committee minutes, and heard updates on active transport, open spaces strategy work, Huntley Road carpark lighting, and plans for possible Rugby Union World Cup team visits to Orange.

Infrastructure Policy Committee - 1 Sep 2026 6:00 PM

The committee noted a Current Works report and discussed treated wastewater requirements, a John Davis Stadium tender, a proposed gravel-road sealing program and the timing of Orange Rodeo events at Wade Park.