Summary
Project Name: Croom Multi-Purpose Sports Courts
Location: Croom Regional Sporting Complex, 110 Croome Road, Croom
Timeframe: To be confirmed
About the project
Shellharbour City Council is progressing the design and construction of new multi-purpose sports courts at Croom Regional Sporting Complex.
The project responds to a growing demand for hard-court sporting facilities across the Shellharbour Local Government Area and will provide new opportunities for recreation, physical activity and community participation.
The Open Space and Recreation Needs Strategy (2020) identified a need for additional multi-sport court infrastructure, including facilities for sports such as netball and futsal. The project will help address this service gap while supporting a diverse range of recreational uses for the community. Croom Regional Sporting Complex has been identified as a key regional sporting hub with capacity for future growth, making it an ideal location for the new facility.
Key features include:
- New multi-purpose sports courts.
- Facilities capable of supporting multiple sporting and recreational activities.
- Improved opportunities for active recreation.
- Increased capacity for community sport and informal recreation.
- Enhanced sporting infrastructure within a regional sporting precinct.
Further design details will be provided as the project progresses.
Timeline
Planning and Design - Underway
Council is currently progressing planning and design activities for the project.
Detailed Design
Complete late 2026
Construction
February 2027
Project Completion Target
June 2027
FAQs
Why is Council delivering this project?
The Open Space and Recreation Needs Strategy (2020) identified a need for additional hard-court sporting infrastructure within the Shellharbour Local Government Area. This project will help address that need while supporting greater participation in sport and recreation.
What sports will the courts support?
The facility is intended to support a range of activities including netball, futsal and other community recreation opportunities.
Why was Croom selected?
Croom Regional Sporting Complex is recognised as a key regional sporting facility with capacity for future growth and expansion.
When will construction begin?
Construction timeframes are currently being developed and will be communicated as the project progresses.
Will there be impacts during construction?
Any construction impacts or access arrangements will be communicated to the community before works commence.