Fred Caterson Reserve, Castle Hill: State-of-the-art sport facilities planned
A major overhaul is planned to transform Fred Caterson Reserve in Castle Hill into a premium sporting and recreational facility.SEE WHAT THE VISION HAS IN STORE FOR YOU.
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Exciting plans to transform Fred Caterson Reserve in Castle Hill into a premium sporting and recreational precinct have been revealed.
The facility is set to get a major makeover with the transition of the pony club into a rugby union facility consisting of up to three fields with a premier field for high competition level rugby.
The number of tennis courts will increase from 10 to 14 including a centre court, plus four Hot Shot Courts, an improved Clubhouse and spectator facilities in the plans.
Field 6 is set to be expanded to full size FIFA field and incorporate a car park.
Field 5 will include a new playground and a multi-use activities area.
The BMX track will be expanded with additional infrastructure added including car parking, spectator facilities and race stopping areas.
Other plans for the site include a pump track, barbecue and picnic facilities, improved lighting levels to all sports fields and exploration of a synthetic playing field surface.
Hills Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne said the expansion was vital to accommodate the predicted growth of The Hills over the coming years.
“Fred Caterson Reserve is one of the oldest, largest and most highly used public open spaces in our Shire and offers a diverse range of sporting and recreational facilities,” she said.
“This space is serving our community well now and is essential in catering for the expected 22, 000 residents who will call the Showground precinct home once it is fully developed.”
Hills councillors voted on Tuesday to place the Fred Caterson Reserve master plan on public exhibition for 28 days.
Residents can have their say via The Hills Shire Council website, www.thehills.nsw.gov.au.