Aaron Beath Stand, Thomas Gibson Park
Council informed the TVC that in the coming weeks, construction within Thomas Gibson Park will begin. It’s part of a project to replace the existing grandstand and amenities, including the toilet block in the car park to the west of the current grandstand. These structures will be demolished to make way for a new modern facility.
The sports facility will be built predominantly in the same location as the to-be demolished grandstand, and will include additional pathways and accessible access for users. It will include:
- Modern all gender change rooms;
- A kiosk to support events and provide refreshments;
- Accessible facilities to ensure inclusivity;
- Dedicated storage areas for sports equipment and maintenance equipment;
- A first aid room and referees’ room to support safe and well-managed sporting events;
- Integrated public toilets, replacing the separate facilities currently located in the car park.
The project will include additional car parking spaces. For the duration of the project, temporary facilities will be installed on the eastern side of the park. Early works are expected to start in late May with the main demolition and construction works to kick off in June 2025. It is anticipated the project will take approximately one year to complete.
Sandon Point Seniors Living Development
Anglicare provided this update: The Concept Design phase of the Sandon Point Seniors Living Development is continuing to progress, under a State Significant Development (SSD) application. This follows a submission to the Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure (DPHI) in late 2023, known as ‘Modification 6’ which proposed a series of changes. The project team continues to prepare a response package to DPHI’s request for additional information in response to Anglicare’s Modification 6 submission.
Update on Thirroul Plaza
Earlier the plaza developers submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) for NSW. The development manager told the TVC the EOI was withdrawn as the HDA requested more details. Design plans are being drawn up for re-submission. Prior to this it is understood that these plans will be presented to the community for input and discussion. A community forum could take place in about three to six months. Before this, analysis of the ‘Big Ideas’ survey will be published.
Next TVC meeting: Aug 24, 4pm at TRIPS Hall, Railway Parade, Thirroul
