Full list: local tradies on the job at $27m Woolgoolga sports complex

See a full list of the local tradies who will be working on the Wiigulga Sports Complex in Woolgoolga.

As major work begins on the Wiigulga Sports Complex, several local subcontractors have been appointed to work with Lahey Constructions.

They are:

More local subcontractors will join the ranks as the project progresses.

There was a sod-turning ceremony at the site in November last year and this week representatives from all the local companies involved came together to mark the start of construction.

There was also a traditional smoking ceremony to celebrate the Gumbaynggirr name for the Complex. Wiigulga refers to the black apple tree which is found locally and on the site.

The project is being funded by all three tiers of government and earlier this year Coffs Harbour City Council had to allocate extra funds for the project with costs now estimated to be close to $27m for the build.

Councillors resolved to allocate an additional $4.165 million via an external loan.

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the project is a game changer for the entire Northern Beaches.

“Our community has been fighting to make this a reality for over 10 years,” Mr Hogan said.

Kevin Hogan, Denise Knight and Gurmesh Singh at the Woolgoolga Sporting Complex (now known as Wiigulga Sports Complex) building site.

It will allow Woolgoolga to host major sporting and cultural events, drawing more people to the region and will create over 140 jobs during construction and support many more in the future.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said he was proud this exciting project has been owned and driven every step of the way by the local community.

“The building design reflects our local Indigenous heritage as well as the multicultural mix of the Northern Beaches.” Mr Singh said.

Coffs Harbour City Council Mayor Councillor Denise Knight said it was a community-led project from the beginning, so she was delighted to see so many local tradies and businesses working on the build and fit-out.

“This is a great example of how major stimulation projects are vital for the local economy as we continue to recover from the pandemic,” Cr Knight said.

“I’m also delighted to see how the Indigneous name for the Wiigulga Sports Complex has been embraced and celebrated by all.

“Huge congratulations must go to everyone involved in this project, in particular the tireless community working group led by Alastair Milroy.”