Council plans to build multi-purpose community facility/sports hall

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Kyogle Council is planning to build stage one of a multi-purpose community facility that provides sport and leisure, cultural and recreational opportunities for people of all ages and can also serve as an evacuation centre during emergencies.

The proposed Kyogle Memorial Recreation Centre will provide flexible spaces that at its heart is a contemporary sports and youth activities hall complemented by activity rooms, an office, and modern amenities including a  parents room — to view the design plans click here.

Council is planning to build the Rec Centre on Council land known as Memorial Park which has as its central feature the Kyogle War Memorial and also accommodates the existing Youth Centre which operates part time from a small building.

It is proposed that:

  • A wide range of sports could be played at “Rec Centre” including netball, basketball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball, badminton
  • The Rec Centre would be available for use by local primary and secondary schools as well as youth groups during and outside of school hours
  • The flexible activity rooms, which include a kitchenette, could be used as two smaller or one larger meeting room
  • These rooms could be adapted to host cultural programs, music, youth activities, and events for all ages
  • The Rec Centre’s design honours the existing memorial space, ensuring it remains a focal point during ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and other commemorations
  • The Rec Centre would become a wet weather alternative gathering point for events at the Cenotaph
  • During emergencies, the building would serve as an evacuation centre, linking to the existing commercial kitchen in the Community Centre on Bloore Street
  • The design features a covered concrete forecourt and covered entryway/ramp
  • A new path would link the Rec Centre to Bloore Street and the Community Centre
  • The Rec Centre forms stage 1 of what will be a larger facility including a gym and indoor pools
  • Future stages would be built as funding becomes available.

A development application for the proposed Rec Centre is on public exhibition.