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The Gore Hill Indoor Sports Centre (GHISC) represents the second stage of the Gore Hill park redevelopment to address the need for indoor community sport facilities.
In stage 1, the oval was re-oriented to east west to accommodate the requirements of a new indoor sports facility in stage 2. Stage 1 was finalised in March 2019 when the new synthetic oval, clubhouse and playground were opened.
Stage 2 includes the construction of an indoor sports facility, underground parking and integration with the oval.
The project objectives of stage 2 are to deliver an indoor sports facility that:
Stakeholder consultation and research found that demand has outstripped supply for indoor sports facilities for Willoughby and surrounding local government areas and that it’s expected to grow as the population expands. The consultation found that people are not participating in sports because of limited access to facilities.
The new indoor sports centre will help fill a gap in sports facilities in Willoughby and surrounding local government areas.
On Monday 28 April 2025, Council resolved to finalise detail design and commence preparation of a Development Application for a new five-court indoor sport centre facility at Gore Hill Park.
Alongside the Development Application it was also resolved that Council commence preparation of a broader Open Space Master Plan for the Gore Hill precinct, including Gore Hill Park, Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery, and surrounding open space, to guide future planning and ensure coordinated, sensitive use of the land that meets community needs.
Through both the preparation of the Development Application and the Open Space Masterplan a strong focus will be placed on the retention of existing tree canopy with a minimum of 5 new trees planted in replacement of any trees that may be lost through the delivery of the new indoor sports centre. Council will also continue to advocate and investigate opportunities to close the funding shortfall for delivery of this project which on current estimates is between $20 to $25 million.
Briefing to Council complete.
Investigations on alternative options to deliver the project in the Gore Hill precinct with available capital funding are continuing.
Gore Hill Park - Indoor centre diagram
Gore Hill Park, 211 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards 2065 View Map
Gore Hill Park, 211 Pacific Hwy , St Leonards 2065