Gore Hill Indoor Sport Centre

The Gore Hill Indoor Sports Centre (GHISC) represents the second stage of the Gore Hill park redevelopment to address the need for indoor community sport facilities.

In stage 1, the oval was re-oriented to east west to accommodate the requirements of a new indoor sports facility in stage 2. Stage 1 was finalised in March 2019 when the new synthetic oval, clubhouse and playground were opened.

Stage 2 includes the construction of an indoor sports facility, underground parking and integration with the oval.

What are the project objectives?

The project objectives of stage 2 are to deliver an indoor sports facility that:

• Optimises sporting opportunities
• Maximises community participation
• Supports local precinct growth
• Is financially sustainable
• Makes efficient use of open space 

Why is the facility being built?

Stakeholder consultation and research found that demand has outstripped supply for indoor sports facilities for Willoughby and surrounding local government areas and that it’s expected to grow as the population expands. The consultation found that people are not participating in sports because of limited access to facilities.

The new indoor sports centre will help fill a gap in sports facilities in Willoughby and surrounding local government areas.

Current Schemes being investigated

On 31 October 2022, Council resolved to investigate the feasibility of a smaller scheme from the originally endorsed option at the 8 March 2021 Council Meeting. The need for investigation has arisen due to an increase in the current funding gap owing to increases in inflation, materials, skilled labour and building margins.

Scope of Current and potential Smaller Scheme:

	Current Scheme	Smaller Scheme
Key Facilities  - 6 Indoor Courts - Sports Hall - Health and Fitness - Multi-Purpose - Cafe - Retail Lease Space	m2 5,490 1,100 255 290 370 250	m2 5,490 nil nil 150 140 nil
Building Area	16,000	10,300
Building Footprint	7,500	6,500
Car Parking spaces	181	100
Estimated cost	$72.5M	$46.5M

 

Where is the project currently at?

Council Officers will continue to work towards the appointment of a preferred Principal Design Consultant and report back to Council in March 2023 with the feasibility of options.