Excitement was in the air at the official opening of the final stage of significant works transforming the Greenway Park Sports Precinct, Cherrybrook on Saturday 14 June.
Hornsby Shire Mayor Warren Waddell was joined by Member for Hornsby James Wallace MP for a ribbon-cutting and an official unveiling of the new features and improvements, designed as female friendly and accessible. Also present were representatives from local sports users including the Pennant Hills/Cherrybrook Rugby League Club (The Stags), and the Pennant Hills Demons AFL Club.
Delivered by Hornsby Shire Council with support from the NSW Government through the Office of Sport, the latest upgrades will significantly enhance open space and recreational facilities for local sporting clubs, including AFL, athletics, baseball, cricket, netball and Rugby League.
The new features include changerooms, first aid and referee rooms, a canteen, club storage, tiered spectator seating, a multi-functional area, upgraded power and water services, and new male, female and accessible public toilets.
"It was an honour to cut this ribbon today and formally recognise the completion of the final stages of this treasured community asset in Cherrybrook. The Greenway Park Sports Precinct is one of Hornsby Shire's busiest and most beloved sporting precincts. Between the six sporting groups that call it home, there are up to 8,000 people directly touched by the delivery of this project," said Hornsby Shire Mayor Warren Waddell.
"The improvements, including female friendly change rooms and enhanced accessibility, are simply essential to ensuring that everyone can feel welcome playing sport in the Shire, whether for fun or at an elite level."
"I'd like to thank the NSW Government for its contribution to this final stage of the project through the Office of Sport, bolstered by Council funding through the Special Rate Variation." continued Mayor Waddell.
"This final stage of the Greenway Park project follows a series of major upgrades in 2021. Funded by the Federal Government through Julian Leeser, Member for Berowra, the significant first stage featured a new community building overlooking Oval No 1 with a kitchen, social room, meeting rooms and toilets.
"Continued support from all levels of government in delivering infrastructure to meet the future needs of our growing community is crucial, and we thank everyone involved for helping to make these important new facilities possible."
