A re-elected Labor Government would fund improvements to sport and recreation facilities in Leonay, Emu Heights and Emu Plains.
The commitment would put $2.25 million towards significant improvements for Leonay Sports Oval to fund resurfacing, field extension and drainage improvements.
“If you’ve ever stood on the sidelines watching your kids play sport and thought, ‘This field needs work,’ then this is for you,” sitting Macquarie MP Susan Templeman said.
“Emu Plains Little Athletics and Emu Plains Junior Rugby League have hundreds of young athletes and players who rely on this oval every week, and this investment will finally give them the surface they deserve.”
Design work would also be undertaken to support a future upgrade to amenities at the oval.
The commitment will also provide $1.1 million to Emu Plains and Emu Heights.
In Emu Heights the improvements will replace deteriorated asphalt at the Clissold Park basketball court and create a new concrete multi-purpose court with painted game spaces for children.
Playgrounds at Ausburn Reserve and the Gough and Luca Street Reserve in Emu Plains will receive new play equipment and new pathways will be built.
“People have been telling me that improving community infrastructure like this is a priority for them,” Templeman said.
“Our region deserves accessible and high-quality sport and recreation facilities.
“This means more fun, more active outdoor spaces and more free options for local families. I know how much these upgrades mean to our community. Whether it’s standing on the sidelines at Saturday sport, taking the kids to the playground after school, or simply having good quality spaces close to home, these improvements will make a difference to families across Leonay, Emu Plains and Emu Heights.”
Liberal candidate for Macquarie, Mike Creed, confirmed that an elected Coalition Government would also fund the Leonay Oval upgrades to the tune of $2.25 million.
Emily Chate
Emily Chate joined The Western Weekender in 2024, and covers local news - primarily courts and politics. A graduate of the University of Wollongong, Emily has contributed to The Daily Telegraph and worked as a freelance journalist.