Discussions start on clubhouse upgrade

Discussions have started to plan the design for an upgrade of the Umina Oval clubhouse amenities for Col Gooley Field.

A meeting was held between Gosford Council officers and representatives of the Umina Beach Rugby League Football Club on Thursday, August 9.

A total of $250,000 will be spent on the lower clubhouse amenities through the NSW Government's Community Building Partnership Program and Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme.

The amenities upgrade will include new fittings for the showers, installation of accessible toilets and improvements to the drainage and stormwater systems.

"Umina Oval is a highly utilised sportsground and the clubhouse currently supports the operational activities of both the Umina Rugby League Football Club and the Umina Cricket Club," said Gosford Council's active open space coordinator Ms Karen Tucker.

"The funding will enable Council to achieve a number of objectives for the building including improving the structural condition to extend its life as a valuable community facility and increasing the usage, safety and enjoyment of the facility by sporting groups, local community and school groups."

Umina Beach Rugby League Club president Mr Kevin Hulls said the meeting with Council was positive.

"I am smiling from ear to ear."

Media Release, 15 Aug 2012

Karen Tucker, Gosford Council

Email, 9 Aug 2012

Kevin Hulls, Umina Beach Rugby League Football Club