The new pavilion and updated grandstand at Hornsby Shire Council’s Mark Taylor Oval has been officially opened, following the completion of the grant-funded facility.
The updated grandstand features inclusive and accessible changing rooms and showers, which can be used by men and women’s cricket and rugby teams.
The new, modern pavilion includes a canteen, an accessible community/club room, a scorer’s room, storage areas, and public toilets, with the existing toilet block converted into storage.
The work represented the third and final stage of a major upgrade of the oval to improve sports and community facilities. The NSW Government contributed $9 million in funding for the upgrading of sporting facilities at Waitara Park, which also included an indoor cricket centre. Council also contributed approximately $1 million into the improved oval playing surface.
In addition, Cricket NSW and Cricket Australia contributed $200,000 to the project.
Mayor, Warren Waddell said the new pavilion and updated grandstand are a major benefit to local sport.
“In particular, these upgrades address the increase of female participation and the shortcomings of existing facilities. Hornsby Shire Council recognises the importance of community sport generally and the role it plays in the health and wellbeing of our residents,” said Mayor Waddell.
NSW Minister for Local Government, Ron Hoenig said the new pavilion at Waitara has created a welcoming space for the whole community to enjoy.
“Local sporting facilities bring people together, support our health and wellbeing, and give families and community a place to connect and cheer each other on,” he said.
“This wonderful new facility supports the surge in female participation in non-traditional sports, which is great for all participants and lovers of sport.”
For more information on the entire project, visit:Â https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/waitara-park-precinct.
