The Gerry Emery Reserve and Athol Noble Oval will be closed from 5 January - mid May as part of the Gerry Emery Reserve Athol Noble Oval Sport Infrastructure Upgrade project.
Kiama Council is upgrading 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 will construct a new subsoil drainage system at both ovals and replace 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 will begin on 5 January with construction expected to be completed by the end of February 2026, followed by a grass regrowth period before the ovals are reopened for use in mid-May (weather dependent).
Both ovals will be closed to the public during the completion of this project.
This project is funded by the NSW Government.
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Near 40 Bridges Road , GERRINGONG 2534