City of Coffs Harbour Council has endorsed a $1.27 million tender to upgrade a prominent sports facility in south Coffs Harbour.
The Toormina Oval Upgrade project will see the construction of a new carpark, foot bridge, football field and connecting concrete footpaths. The multi-field complex is home to one of the biggest football clubs on the North Coast in Sawtell FC, and a cricket venue across the warmer months.
“Sited adjacent to a BMX track, skate park and the Toormina Gardens shopping complex, Toormina Oval is very much a community hub,” said Mayor, Nikki Williams.
“This upgrade is an important further step to build on the public facilities and amenities in an area that is popular with youth and young families.”
Toormina Oval already boasts a full-sized synthetic wicket cricket ground and two football fields. The precinct also includes four changerooms, accessible public toilets and a canteen.
“The new carpark will be built near the existing Southern Field while the additional football ground will be sited next to the velodrome,” said Council Infrastructure Acting Director, Daniel Noble.
“The new field will serve as both a training ground and for Saturday comp games. A new access path from the existing fields to the third field will be built including a bridge crossing of a channel drain.
“This will be another significant leap forward for the facility after new accessible female change rooms, storage spaces and accessible pathways were opened in 2022.”
The Toormina Oval project is expected to be completed by September 2025, weather permitting.
