Grandstand was officially 'opened'

The new 600-seat grandstand at Woy Woy oval was officially opened on Saturday, March 19, amid claims from residents that the oval project will not be completed and used for weeks.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks, who attended the official opening, said the new facilities were expected to attract rugby union and league championships and deliver clear economic benefits to the region.

The new grand stand included player change rooms, amenities, community rooms, referees room, a medical room, clubhouse, ticket booth and kiosk.

The upgrade also included car parking, a new scoreboard, cafe and external dining area, fencing and landscaping.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Scot MacDonald said he was proud to represent the NSW Government at the official opening of the redevelopment.

"Woy Woy Oval is a wonderful community facility and this redevelopment will be a well-loved asset for both locals and visitors to the region for generations to come," Mr MacDonald said.

Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna, said the redeveloped Woy Woy Oval was a modern, regional sporting complex that the community deserved.

"The redeveloped oval's integration with the nearby Woy Woy CBD has created a vibrant and accessible community hub that will deliver plenty of fantastic flow on benefits to the region," Cr McKinna said.

The Woy Woy Oval redevelopment project was jointly funded with the Australian Government investing $3.5 million, NSW Government $2 million and the Gosford Council $2.75 million.

Media release, 19 Mar 2016

Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks