Gerry Emery Reserve - Athol Noble Oval Infrastructure Upgrade

Announcement

This project is complete.

Project typeConstruction
Project scheduleThis project is complete
Contractor nameGreen Horticulture Group
Completion Date15 May 2026

Kiama Council has upgraded the sporting infrastructure at Gerry Emery Reserve and Athol Noble Oval, thanks to a $993,600 grant from the NSW Office of Sport.

Both ovals have faced ongoing drainage issues, which have limited community use and disrupted sporting activities. To address this, Council constructed a new subsoil drainage system at both ovals and replaced the synthetic cricket pitch.

These improvements will make the facilities safer, more accessible, and fit for purpose for local sporting groups and the wider community.

Work began on 5 January 2026 with construction completed at the end of February 2026, followed by a grass regrowth period before the ovals reopened for use in mid-May.

This project is funded by the NSW Government.