Sydney Academy of Sport athletics track is a vital piece of sporting infrastructure that provides hundreds of athletes on the Northern Beaches, from Olympians to fun runners, with a place to hone their skills and improve their times.
The upgraded facility will feature a World Athletics compliant synthetic athletics track complete with a new asphalt subbase, a moisture resilient track surface, improved stormwater drainage and supporting infrastructure.
While the new track is being constructed, a temporary grass athletics track will remain available to the athletics community at Sydney Academy of Sport.
Sydney Academy of Sport athletics track was closed in December 2023 due to safety concerns with the existing surface.
The NSW Office of Sport will now develop a construction timeline, outlining when works will commence and when the new track is expected to re-open.
Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
"The Sydney Academy of Sport athletics track is more than just a facility - it's a key piece of infrastructure that supports athletes at every level, from grassroots to elite.
The new facility of world-class standard ensures New South Wales continues to lead the way in sporting excellence.
The closure of the track in 2023 caused real disruption and uncertainty, so I'm pleased the Minns Labor Government is delivering the investment needed to bring this vital facility back to life.
I look forward to turning the first sod on construction of the new track with The Member for Pittwater Jacqui Scruby, and Member for Wakehurst, Michael Reagan who have been such strong and vocal advocates for this project."
Member for Pittwater Jacqui Scruby said:
"The Northern Beaches has a proud history of developing athletes who have shone on the world stage.
"The closure of the track in 2023 was devastating and I'm proud to have fought hard on behalf of the Pittwater community for its replacement.
"I'd like to thank the NSW Government for their $6.7 million commitment for a new track and look forward to the next generation of athletes setting records at the venue."
Member for Wakehurst Michael Regan said:
'This funding commitment clears a big hurdle in the race to fix the Narrabeen athletics track.'
'The track is a critical public asset for the Northern Beaches community. It brings people together to connect, be physically active and focus on their goals. From school carnivals to athletics clubs, the impact of the track closure has been significant.'
'We have long been making the case to the NSW Government to urgently allocate funds for this project. I'd like to thank the NSW Government for coming to the table with their $6.7 million commitment today.'
'Thanks also to the community for their patience. We need a resilient track that can withstand future floods. This work takes time, but we will share updates as the project progresses.'
