Image Caption: Mayor of The Hills Shire Dr Michelle Byrne, Hills Football Incorporated General Manager Charlotte Ercil and President of Hills United Football Club Tristan Rimmer at Caddies Creek Reserve.
A new partnership between The Hills Shire Council, Hills Football Incorporated and Hills United Football Club will see Caddies Creek Reserve in Beaumont Hills developed into an elite-level facility.
Council will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the local football association and club after calling for expressions of interest for a long-term premier football partner for the site as part of Stage 2 works.
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne said the partnership will establish the reserve as the top destination for football in The Hills, and Hills Football as the lead for football in the region.
"Caddies Creek Reserve will become the home of football in The Hills," Mayor Byrne said.
"Premier sporting facilities are established to provide our residents with access to elite level pathways in the sport they love. We currently have premier facilities for basketball, tennis, AFL, cricket, athletics, baseball, BMX, hockey, netball and rugby league.
"Once Stage 2 is complete, Caddies Creek Reserve will feature four additional full-sized football fields, mini small-sided football fields, amenities building, car park and access to the site from Windsor Road and Sanctuary Drive.
"I'm very excited to see this project and the opportunities it provides for our residents come to fruition."
Hills Football Incorporated is the governing body for association football, futsal and small sided football in The Hills Shire.
"As one of the leading football associations in NSW, having access to a venue like this will only increase our offerings to our clubs, players, volunteers, referees, coaches, and spectators," General Manager of Hills Football, Charlotte Ercil said.
"We thank The Hills Shire Council for their support, and we're really excited to see this project fulfilled. This venue is set to leave a lasting impact on our community for generations to come."
Hills United Football Club is a foundation member of Hills Football Incorporated and the only Hills-based club that plays in the Football NSW Premier League System.
"This is a very exciting time for football in the Hills," President of Hills United Football Club, Tristan Rimmer said.
"We have long dreamed of being able to represent the Hills Football community within the Hills LGA and soon this dream will be realised. I can't wait to see the positive impact it will have for footballers in the Hills community."
The development of Caddies Creek Reserve will also benefit the broader community and provide public access and use for passive recreation outside of Hills United FC's allocation.
The Draft Master Plan for Caddies Creek Sports Complex – Stage 2 was adopted by Council in October 2021.
Caddies Creek Reserve currently features:
- three full-sized football fields
- baseball diamond
- two amenities' buildings
- playground
- car park and shared pathway network.
For more information, visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au and search for 'Caddies Creek Reserve.'
