Wicks announces McEvoy Oval upgrade

Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has announced $304,000 in funding to upgrade the facilities at McEvoy Oval in Umina.

Ms Wicks said the project will knock down and replace the existing sporting amenities block which is used by Woy Woy Little Athletics, Southern Spirit Cricket Club and Peninsula Touch Football.

"McEvoy Oval is an important community asset in terms of its size, location, and the services it can provide to families and organisations on the Peninsula," Ms Wicks said

"The project aims to create a vibrant, highly functional and engaging sporting ground for formal and informal recreation," Ms Wicks said.

Gosford Council welcomed the news that the Australian Government is set to provide funding towards the upgrade.

Council allocated $220,000 to the project as well as securing $220,000 from the NSW Government.

Council's Chief Executive Officer, Mr Paul Anderson said that it was great to see the Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks on board.

"McEvoy Oval is one of Council's vital sport and recreation facilities on the Peninsula.

"I'm very proud of the hard work Council has put in to develop a master-plan for the entire site.

"The oval's local sporting groups, especially Woy Woy Little Athletics, need to be commended for the major role they've played in the project so far.

"Through their fantastic efforts, we hope that these groups will be able to contribute around $10,000 towards the upgrade works.

"Council's master-plan for the site [includes] bush re-generation works in the ecologically endangered bushland community around the oval and irrigation improvements.

"We're currently looking at ways to deliver these additional works over the next few years.

"We know that sport and recreation is an important part of our residents' lives on the Peninsula and that's why we're committed to delivering the facilities the community deserves," Mr Anderson said.

The construction of a new amenities building should result in improved storage facilities and toilets and an improved canteen and club room, he said.

The oval's car park is set to be upgraded as well.

Media releases, 13, 15 Jan 2016

Lucy Wicks, Federal Member for Robertson

Media release, 14 Jan 2016

Paul Anderson, Gosford Council