Northern Sports Facilities Upgrades
The Northern Regional Sports Facility Plan was a collaboration of local councils who are committed to working together to achieve shared outcomes for the Region. The Australian Government has a clear vision for sport in Australia: “to ensure we are the world’s most active and healthy nation, known for our integrity and sporting success,” yet more than 87% of respondents identified at least one barrier to participation.
The Regional Sports Facility Plan included extensive engagement, with each participating council regularly engaging and meeting with stakeholders to understand their requirements and priorities for the future. Regional Sports facility upgrades proposed will deliver quality facilities to enhance the region’s role and capacity as a place for social connections and increased recreational opportunities, this will improve the quality of life for our residents. Below are initial projects identified and inspired by the study.
These projects were presented to a forum of 50 northern leaders on 20 September 2023. As part of the forum leaders were asked to provide their thoughts on projects presented. Specifically
What three words describe the benefits to Northern Tasmania, of the project’s success?
What is the order of regional priorities that the project addresses?
Building prosperity
Contributing to the culture of the north
Contributing to the health of the environment
Contributing to the Northern Tasmanian and Tasmanian brand
Improving wellbeing and social outcomes
The word cloud and circle bar graph here reflect those leaders’ collective view.
Northern Tasmania Cricket Association (NTCA) – Regional level facility
Multi-use facility
Critically important part of the sporting infrastructure serving the Northern Tasmanian region
Desired Outcome, a new multi-use, multi-purpose facility including:
Shared club room facility
Parking and traffic upgrades
Indoor training facility upgrade
Outdoor cricket nets upgrade
New basketball courts
Shared fitness, health and play space
New multi-purpose function & viewing space for Elphin Sports Centre & Launceston Tennis World
For more information, please contact City of Launceston,
P: (03)6323-3104,
E: contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au
Launceston City Football Club
Launceston City Football Club (LCFC) changeroom upgrade
Senior and Junior program, male and female participation to be catered for
Desire outcome:
Contemporary facility
Remove barriers to participation
Caters for all participants
Improves social interaction
For more information, please contact Meander Valley Council,
P: (03)6393 5300, E: mail@mvc.tas.gov.au
Prospect Vale Park – Regional Level Facility
Multi use facility
Over 1,000 participants each and every week, all year around
Improvements required to manage pedestrian and vehicle traffic, improved risk and safety within the site
Desired outcomes:
Roundabout on Westbury Rd complete
Property purchased, demolished and a new entry point established
Internal road network, parking areas, and pedestrian movement required achieving better separation and movement between playing surfaces
Ability to restrict vehicle traffic flow to certain areas of the site
For more information, please contact Meander Valley Council,
P: (03)6393 5300, E: mail@mvc.tas.gov.au
Deloraine Football Club – Local level facility
Deloraine Racecourse Precinct planning is underway including different infrastructure aspects being discussed with the community
Flood affected again in October 2022
Desired Outcomes:
Improved clubroom and function room facility
Better caters for water movement throughout the site
Accommodates Senior and Junior programs, male and female participation
Improved health and social outcomes for the area
For more information, please contact Meander Valley Council,
P: (03)6393 5300, E: mail@mvc.tas.gov.au
Longford Sports Centre
Council has in recent years spent over $2.4 million renovating and expanding this sports centre at Longford. The centre’s stadium is heavily booked for netball, basketball, badminton, football clubs’ training sessions, after-school activity programs, and intrastate competitions. A second stadium is required to keep up with demand.
This project will see the centre expanded by the construction of a duplicate stadium. The proposal includes new court spectator seating and an additional storeroom. To future-proof the facility, the spectator seating will be removable in areas to accommodate a variety of users. The existing stadium will also be renovated to meet Basketball Tasmania Standards.
Desired Outcomes:
Improved community connectedness as more people get out and about in their community
Improved quality of life as individuals achieve better health outcomes
Decreased health system costs as active individuals are less prone to illness and chronic health conditions
Project Cost: $2 M
For more information, please contact Northern Midlands Council
P: (03)63 977 303, E: Council@nmc.tas.gov.au
Perth Sports Precinct
The existing recreation ground in the town’s centre is overwhelmed by the growing population. This project will see a new regional sports and recreation precinct, incorporating a contemporary community centre, built on a green field site in North Perth.
It will include an oval, netball courts, aquatic centre, tennis courts, soccer field, skate circuit, indoor and outdoor sports arenas, adventure playground, clubrooms, cricket practice facility, an exercise pathway and car parking.
The community centre next to the primary school has limited meeting and recreational spaces to meet the growing demand from community groups. Once the new precinct is established, it is envisioned that the current recreation ground and Community Centre sites will be acquired by the state government to expand the primary school and/or establish a high school for the growing number of students from Perth and Evandale Primary Schools.
Desired Outcomes:
Improved community connectedness
Improved quality of life as individuals achieve better health outcomes
Support requested: $20.3M
For more information, please contact Northern Midlands Council
P: (03)63 977 303, E: Council@nmc.tas.gov.au