Gosford: Leagues Club Field redevelopment set to open on February 27

The final safety checks are complete and Premier Gladys Berejiklian has officially opened the  $10m Leagues Club Field redevelopment.

The $10m redevelopment of Leagues Club Field will soon open.

The $10m revamp of Leagues Club Field is complete as the park opens to the public on Saturday.

The $10m revamp of Leagues Club Field is complete as the park opens to the public on Saturday.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian was in town to officially open the public park, that includes a tidal terrace and nature-inspired play equipment, alongside Planning Minister Rob Stokes.

“The Central Coast is a rapidly growing part of the state and projects like Leagues Club Park strengthen its appeal as a destination while creating economic benefits,” Ms Berejiklian said.

Official opening of Leagues Club Field

“The park is a major revitalisation project for the Central Coast.”

Mr Stokes said the park set the standard for what’s possible in a city park, creating an inclusive public space that will act as Gosford’s new cultural hub.

“We’ve gone beyond a plastic playground and jungle gym to create a park that brings nature into an urban centre, with an innovative tidal terrace, nature-inspired play equipment and quality green space,” Mr Stokes said.

Gosford: Leagues Club Field redevelopment set to open

Central Coast Parliamentary Secretary Adam Crouch told the Express last week the final safety checks were taking place.

“The construction of Leagues Club Park has been underway for the past 12 months including right throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and in just a week’s time, this exciting playspace will be open and accessible to everyone,” he said at the time.

The opening will run from 10am-4pm and include musical presentations by local artists, Aboriginal cultural performances and workshops, food trucks, a discovery trail, face painting and a reptile show.

Gosford: Leagues Club Field redevelopment set to open

Gosford: Leagues Club Field redevelopment set to open

Gosford: Leagues Club Field redevelopment set to open

EARLIER

Sneak peek ahead of Leagues Club Field opening

By Fiona Killman

December 2, 2020

The $10m revamp of Leagues Club Field in Gosford will open this summer.

The park, which has been hidden behind fencing during constructing, is taking shape – literally.

The indigenous history of the area is being marked with the installation of sandstone animal islands which are based on local site carvings.

Central Coast Parliamentary Secretary Adam Crouch said the sandstone islands, carved from local quarries and based on Bulgandry site carvings, would surround the Aboriginal art poles at the centre of the playspace.

The sandstone carvings are near complete.

A view over the park looking towards Central Coast Stadium.

“The tidal pool is a standout feature of Leagues Club Field, and as the water rises and falls, these amazing sea creature designs will ‘swim’ in from Brisbane Water to create a dynamic play space for children,” Mr Crouch said.

“At night, the Aboriginal art poles will light up and create a vibrant space for our community to enjoy.”

He said the innovative pool would be unique to any other water play space on the coast, with links underneath Central Coast Highway to Brisbane Water. The water will rise and fall with the tide.

The park will be open to the public before the new year.

The State Government’s Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) has partnered with Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and local artists for the project.

“From the very early stages of planning, Darkinjung offered valuable insight into local Aboriginal culture and helped us create a space that will showcase the region and its

people,” HCCDC acting chief executive Valentina Misevska said.

“With the help of local stakeholders such as Darkinjung, Central Coast Council and the Gosford community, we’re creating a landmark play space that will ignite a sense of community and create a drawcard to attract visitors to Gosford.”