Crescent Head Sports Fields Master Plan
The Crescent Head Sports Fields Master Plan is recognised in Council’s 2025–26 Operational Plan as part of priority actions from the Macleay Valley Sports Strategy. The importance of this strategy was identified in Council’s 2017–2021 Delivery Program, which outlined the commencement of these actions during that period. Council’s 2025–26 Operational Plan includes a commitment to develop a Masterplan for the Crescent Head Sports Complex.
The site
The site comprises two key areas (Baker Drive Oval and Biralee Oval) and functions as a central recreation space for the Crescent Head community. It supports organised sport, school use and informal recreation, but is currently constrained by a range of issues including limited connectivity, ageing amenities, insufficient parking, and flood impacts.
Overall Site Master Plan
Master Plan Legend:
| 1 | Option for either: a) New fenced dog park (approx 80m x 40m) OR b) Youth space with Pump Track and Skate Park. | 12 | New hard courts with multi game markings (also serving as emergency helicopter landing site). |
| 2 | New entry and exit to the developed Biralee Oval. | 13 | Passive lawn area for social activities. |
| 3 | New car park (circa 50 spaces). | 14 | Renewed play space with All Abilities access. |
| 4 | New playing fields (subject to demonstrated demand and flood modelling). | 15 | Proposed passive open space with potential to extend/enlarge future play area. Bus stop and internal road removed. Police Memorial retained. |
| 5 | New pedestrian paths through reserve (stabilised granitic sand or similar). | 16 | Existing Rotunda retained and renovated using CPTED Principles. |
| 6 | Connection/access to school grounds including potential for School Bus drop off/ pick up location. | 17 | New pedestrian crossing on Baker Drive with connection to Main Street. |
| 7 | Relocated cricket nets. | 18 | Option for new (relocated) bus stops (both sides) - subject to the outcomes of 06 above. |
| 8 | Existing playing fields with enhanced lighting and retained cricket pitch | 19 | Additional street parking |
| 9 | New ‘all weather’ training and junior game space (55m x 30m). | 20 | Option for either: a) New fenced dog park (approx 80m x 40m) OR b) Youth space with Pump Track |
10 | New Club Pavilion including public amenities (Potential Emergency Refuge). | 21 | Windsock to aid emergency helicopter landings. |
| 11 | New car park to service facilities and Pool circa 40 spaces (also potential emergency delivery hub). Existing Amenities demolished. | 22 | Catch fence to prevent balls escaping. |
View the Master Plan and Detailed Plans A and B here.
How was this plan developed?
The Masterplan has been informed by site analysis and stakeholder engagement, identifying both constraints and opportunities.
Key considerations include:
• frequent flooding and poor drainage due to low-lying topography and a shallow water table;
• fragmented layout across two parcels with limited internal connectivity;
• accessibility challenges, including lack of compliant amenities and limited pedestrian access;
• environmental constraints, including vegetation, potential endangered ecological communities and koala habitat;
The draft Crescent Head Sports Fields Master Plan responds to these issues through the coordinated set of proposed improvements, while maintaining flexibility for future staging and funding.
We want to hear from you!
A masterplan is used to support consultation with the community and site users, consider current trends and opportunities, and guide the development of site-specific plans within the context of Council plans and strategies.
We are seeking your feedback on the Crescent Head Sports Fields Master Plan.
You can speak with us in person at one of our pop-up sessions:
- Saturday 9 May 2026 | 9am-12pm | Crescent Head Sports Fields (near the basketball courts) COMPLETE
- Tuesday 12 May 2026 | 3pm-6pm | Crescent Head Community Hall (Location confirmed)
- Thursday 14 May 2026 | 9am-12pm | Crescent Head Community Hall (Location confirmed)
In addition to chatting with us at the sessions above, you can complete the survey below, or provide feedback to Council via email to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au, or handed in at Customer Service, or mailed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kempsey Shire Council
PO Box 3078
West Kempsey NSW 2440
Thank you for your interest in the Crescent Head Sports Field Master Plan. The survey below will close Thursday 28 May 2026 and everyone is encouraged to participate.
What happens next?
The survey and consultation results will help Council build an understanding of community views on the Crescent Head Sports Fields Master Plan. Following the public exhibition period, Council will review submissions and make changes where appropriate.
