Lucy Wicks (Robertson, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to commend the New South Wales state government's announcement this morning of a $2 million grant towards the upgrade of Woy Woy Oval, adding to the $3½ million already committed by the federal coalition government as part of our growth plan for the Central Coast. The upgrade of Woy Woy Oval will provide modern facilities for players, match officials and spectators, including a 600-seat grandstand, clubhouse and recreation facilities for the local community. It is an important investment in community and sporting infrastructure on the Central Coast. It will be a civic centrepiece for our region and is expected to drive a 50 per cent increase in the informal use of the precinct. I look forward to continuing to working closely with the New South Wales state government, Gosford City Council and our hardworking stakeholders and local sporting groups to see this project delivered.

A few months ago, members of the Central Coast Rugby League and Rugby Union, as well as members of the business community met with me on Woy Woy Oval to hear about the federal coalition government's commitment of $3.5 million for this upgrade. This morning's announcement by the New South Wales government is an indication of just how significant a project this is for our area. It is part of our growth plan, which also includes 600 new Commonwealth jobs for Gosford in a purpose-built building. We are delivering on our growth plan for the Central Coast and building the infrastructure that the people of the Central Coast have asked us to deliver.