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The Advertiser
07-06-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Kurri Kurri town centre renovation wins council award for excellence in infrastructure
The upgrade of the Kurri Kurri town centre and Col Brown Rotary Park has won the Cessnock City Council an industry award for outstanding infrastructure projects. The $7 million city centre development transformed the heart of Kurri Kurri into a more accessible, pedestrian friendly and vibrant town centre that supports local businesses while enriching the experience of residents and visitors. The project included upgrades to the commercial centre public domain, landscaping, footpaths and paving, pedestrian crossings, street furniture, lighting, line marking, street tree planting and signage. "This award is a testament to our dedication in delivering impactful infrastructure that meets community needs and ensures long-term benefits," Cessnock mayor Daniel Watton said in a statement. Local Government Professionals Australia Excellence Awards noted the transformation of Col Brown Rotary Park, crafted in collaboration with local historians, community groups and artists. The council said in a statement on Friday that the award category was for projects over $1.5 million within the 50,000 to 150,000 population category, and that the revitalisation project paid homage to the town's veterans and its mining history. "This achievement was made possible thanks to the dedicated efforts of council teams, local business, contractors and funding support from the NSW Government's Restart NSW Resources for Regions Fund and the Australian Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program," Cr Watton said. In other recognition for Hunter councils, City of Newcastle took home the award for cities with populations over 150,000 and Lake Macquarie City Council received a highly commended award in the same category. The upgrade of the Kurri Kurri town centre and Col Brown Rotary Park has won the Cessnock City Council an industry award for outstanding infrastructure projects. The $7 million city centre development transformed the heart of Kurri Kurri into a more accessible, pedestrian friendly and vibrant town centre that supports local businesses while enriching the experience of residents and visitors. The project included upgrades to the commercial centre public domain, landscaping, footpaths and paving, pedestrian crossings, street furniture, lighting, line marking, street tree planting and signage. "This award is a testament to our dedication in delivering impactful infrastructure that meets community needs and ensures long-term benefits," Cessnock mayor Daniel Watton said in a statement. Local Government Professionals Australia Excellence Awards noted the transformation of Col Brown Rotary Park, crafted in collaboration with local historians, community groups and artists. The council said in a statement on Friday that the award category was for projects over $1.5 million within the 50,000 to 150,000 population category, and that the revitalisation project paid homage to the town's veterans and its mining history. "This achievement was made possible thanks to the dedicated efforts of council teams, local business, contractors and funding support from the NSW Government's Restart NSW Resources for Regions Fund and the Australian Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program," Cr Watton said. In other recognition for Hunter councils, City of Newcastle took home the award for cities with populations over 150,000 and Lake Macquarie City Council received a highly commended award in the same category. The upgrade of the Kurri Kurri town centre and Col Brown Rotary Park has won the Cessnock City Council an industry award for outstanding infrastructure projects. The $7 million city centre development transformed the heart of Kurri Kurri into a more accessible, pedestrian friendly and vibrant town centre that supports local businesses while enriching the experience of residents and visitors. The project included upgrades to the commercial centre public domain, landscaping, footpaths and paving, pedestrian crossings, street furniture, lighting, line marking, street tree planting and signage. "This award is a testament to our dedication in delivering impactful infrastructure that meets community needs and ensures long-term benefits," Cessnock mayor Daniel Watton said in a statement. Local Government Professionals Australia Excellence Awards noted the transformation of Col Brown Rotary Park, crafted in collaboration with local historians, community groups and artists. The council said in a statement on Friday that the award category was for projects over $1.5 million within the 50,000 to 150,000 population category, and that the revitalisation project paid homage to the town's veterans and its mining history. "This achievement was made possible thanks to the dedicated efforts of council teams, local business, contractors and funding support from the NSW Government's Restart NSW Resources for Regions Fund and the Australian Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program," Cr Watton said. In other recognition for Hunter councils, City of Newcastle took home the award for cities with populations over 150,000 and Lake Macquarie City Council received a highly commended award in the same category. The upgrade of the Kurri Kurri town centre and Col Brown Rotary Park has won the Cessnock City Council an industry award for outstanding infrastructure projects. The $7 million city centre development transformed the heart of Kurri Kurri into a more accessible, pedestrian friendly and vibrant town centre that supports local businesses while enriching the experience of residents and visitors. The project included upgrades to the commercial centre public domain, landscaping, footpaths and paving, pedestrian crossings, street furniture, lighting, line marking, street tree planting and signage. "This award is a testament to our dedication in delivering impactful infrastructure that meets community needs and ensures long-term benefits," Cessnock mayor Daniel Watton said in a statement. Local Government Professionals Australia Excellence Awards noted the transformation of Col Brown Rotary Park, crafted in collaboration with local historians, community groups and artists. The council said in a statement on Friday that the award category was for projects over $1.5 million within the 50,000 to 150,000 population category, and that the revitalisation project paid homage to the town's veterans and its mining history. "This achievement was made possible thanks to the dedicated efforts of council teams, local business, contractors and funding support from the NSW Government's Restart NSW Resources for Regions Fund and the Australian Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program," Cr Watton said. In other recognition for Hunter councils, City of Newcastle took home the award for cities with populations over 150,000 and Lake Macquarie City Council received a highly commended award in the same category.
Perth Now
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
New $5.5m sporting hub in Perth's north officially complete
A $5.5 million community and sporting pavilion at Heath Park in Eglinton is now complete, offering new facilities for local sports and community groups in Perth's far north. The new pavilion is equipped with changerooms, first aid facilities, activity rooms, an umpire's room, accessible toilets and showers, along with kitchens, kiosks, and storage. Given that Eglinton is located approximately 45km from Perth's CBD, north of Alkimos, Wanneroo deputy mayor James Rowe said this development marks a significant investment for Perth's northern corridor. Your local paper, whenever you want it. 'Heath Park is already proving to be a vibrant hub for sports enthusiasts and community members in our growing suburb of Eglinton,' Mr Rowe said. 'This facility ensures local sporting activities can run smoothly, supporting players, club personnel, volunteers and spectators.' The pavilion is also set to provide a space to host meetings, workshops, and celebrations for the local area. The development was funded through contributions of $2.87m from the City of Wanneroo, $710,000 from the Department of Local Government, Sport & Cultural Industries, and $1.97m from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. Among the new pavilion's features are changerooms, activity rooms and an umpire's room. Credit: Supplied Butler MLA Lorna Clarke said the Eglinton sporting community was eager to take full advantage of their new home at Heath Park. 'As a mum in Eglinton, I know that having a dedicated precinct like Heath Park Pavilion is so important for our growing local sporting teams and will no doubt support more families to participate in sport and kids to get active and be part of our community,' Ms Clarke said. Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti stated that sporting precincts were crucial for community life, particularly in our suburbs. The new $5.5 million facility. Credit: Supplied 'This new precinct will help ensure more people in Alkimos, Eglinton and Butler are able to participate and engage in community sport, as well as use the space for gatherings, workshops and celebrations,' Ms Saffioti said. The new facility is set to be the new home of teams like Alkimos Tigers Rugby League Club and Alkimos Football Club. Floodlights around the pavilion and surrounding ovals are also expected to be installed shortly, making the space more accessible for clubs by allowing for use in the evening and at night.
