Are we kicking goals with plans for Verge 1?
Consultation has concluded. Thank you to all participants.
An exciting transformation for Verge 1 Sporting Field into an elite regional sports complex is in the works.
The aim of this is to enhance local sports and community events, creating unforgettable experiences for all.
Some of the proposed improvements include:
- expanding grandstand facilities, including seating for 1,000 spectators and six change rooms for both male and female athletes
- upgrading the junior clubhouse and its facilities
- increasing car parking and boundary fencing
- adding a strength and conditioning room, and a media room
- establishing more grassed hills and levelled seating provide the perfect viewing spots.
While the main use of Verge 1 Sporting Field will remain for rugby league, the fields will have the ability to host soccer, rugby union and community events on occasion.
Take a look at the plans for more details.
How was this plan developed?
Kempsey Shire Council has worked with direct stakeholders and Stone Three to develop a Verge 1 Sporting Field Master Plan.
This plan takes into account the valuable input of regional governing bodies, local sports clubs encompassing rugby league, rugby union, soccer, as well as schools.
To fund the development of this plan, Council utilised previous funding secured from NSW Government.
The works outlined in the plan are unfunded at this stage and Council is actively seeking opportunities to fund these.
What do we want to know?
We want to know if we’ve missed anything in the plan.
The community survey gives you the opportunity to provide your feedback on the proposed plans.
The survey will run from Thursday 1 June 2023 until Friday 30 June 2023.
Everyone is encouraged to participate by taking the online survey.
Tell us what you think!
Council is seeking community input on the Verge Street Sporting Field Master Plan for 28 days.
Submissions can be made by the following methods:
Make a more comprehensive, formal submission, using the online submission tool; by email to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au or mailing to:
The General Manager
Kempsey Shire Council
PO Box 3078
West Kempsey
NSW 2440
The Verge 1 Sports Field Master Plan survey is open until Friday 30 June 2023.
What happens next?
The survey results will help Council identify specific concerns and issues that members of the community have regarding the Verge Street Sporting Field Master Plan.
Following the public exhibition period, Council will review submissions and make changes where fit before adopting the plan.
Council will then seek funding opportunities to carry out the works.
