Last night Inner West Council committed to delivering two new rectangular all-weather sporting fields in Callan Park. One will be at the Balmain Road field, the second at the Waterfront Drive fields.
The approximate cost of these new facilities is $7 million to $8 million with the funds to be allocated from the additional $20 million committed by the NSW Government for completing the Rozelle Parklands and/or providing alternate sporting facilities nearby the Rozelle Parklands.
Council commits to opening the Rozelle Parklands oval-shaped sporting field primarily as a new cricket field for use in the 2024/25 summer season and as an AFL field in the 2025 winter sporting season, with ongoing use for both sports in future seasons once Council takes care, control and management of the Parklands.
Council also commits, as part of this project, to installing cricket nets at Rozelle Parklands.
Council will commence the design process for both all-weather sporting fields with Leichhardt Saints Football Club and Balmain & District Football Club to be included in the design process from the outset and throughout the process.
Council recognises the long-term commitment of Balmain & District Football Club and Leichhardt Saints Football Club have made to growing girl’s and women’s football in our community and through this project support both clubs in extending participation opportunities, including increased access and programs for All Abilities Special Needs players.
