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Today marked the official opening of the new netball amenities building at Arkinstall Park in Tweed Heads South, offering essential facilities for the netball community.
The new $825,000 building was completed in November 2024, to be ready in time for the 2025 netball season.
The Arkinstall Park netball complex serves as the hub for netball in the Tweed Shire and surrounding areas, supporting the Tweed Netball Association and 9 affiliated clubs.
The previous building was no longer able to meet the needs of the growing netball association, its member clubs, players, coaches, volunteers and spectators.
The new building includes change rooms, toilets, storage facilities as well as an umpire and first aid room.
The amenities building is thanks to funding from the NSW Government's Stronger Country Communities Round ($400,000) and Female Friendly Community Sport Facilities and Lighting upgrades ($225,000), as well as Tweed Shire Council ($200,000).
The facility will provide for a range of users and skill levels from small children and families to high level players and teams.
The project incorporates fully accessible and equitable access for all members of the club and community, casual users, relevant sports, clubs and schools.
Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry was excited to see the new netball amenities open in time for the 2025 netball season.
“This new netball amenities building will enhance the experience for players, coaches, and spectators alike,” Cr Cherry said.
“The upgrade addresses the growing demand for modern, female-friendly facilities, significantly enhancing safety, privacy, and comfort for female athletes, which is crucial for increasing participation in sport.”
The NSW Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said the NSW Government was committed to increasing the number safe, equitable, accessible and inclusive sport facilities across the state.
“All members of our community should have the opportunity to participate in sport in an environment that makes them feel supported and comfortable to do so.”
“Greater equality in sport and recreation benefits everyone and I look forward to seeing how these facilities support increased participation from the grassroots and beyond.“
Located on Cunningham Street, Tweed Heads South, Arkinstall Park has seen several upgrades to the sporting hub in the last 12 months.
Tweed Shire Council worked in close partnership with the Northern Rivers Baseball Club to bring the Shire’s first ever baseball diamond and training field, making the popular sport accessible to Tweed residents for the first time.
Meanwhile, soccer fans at Arkinstall Park now benefit from new energy-efficient LED lighting, installed on three fields along with an automated control system, thanks to the NSW Government’s Regional Sports Facility Fund.
These important upgrades have been essential in ensuring the popular sporting fields meet the community needs now and into the future.
Find out more about Council’s Tweed Shire Sport and Active Recreation Strategy at yoursaytweed.com.au/activerecreation
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