Hunter Sports Centre has welcomed a series of new upgrades, placing it among the world's top sporting facilities.
The $2.7 million project was jointly funded by the Australian Government, The NSW Government, and Lake Macquarie Council, and has included the construction of a new four-lane running track, warm-up areas for field events, and new state-of-the-art athlete testing facilities.
There's also plans to extend the venue further, with planning underway to add a new Trampoline Centre of Excellence, as well as a three-storey sport and community centre.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser, said it's an exciting time for local athletes and clubs.
"We know the Hunter Sports Centre has been the place for all sporting events, and this will elevate it for the national and international athletes," she said.
"We're going into the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games, and it's really important that Lake Macquarie can play a part in that."
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| Image: Lake Macquarie City Council |
