Big plans for Bill Rose Sports Complex

Bill Rose Sports Complex in Scone is getting an exciting major upgrade and Upper Hunter Shire Council has put a draft masterplan on display for community feedback.

The draft plans include new features, as well as replacing facilities that will be impacted by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) plans for the Scone Bypass.

The proposed bypass route cuts through the Bill Rose Sports Complex impacting on the playground, some exercise equipment, two twilight hockey fields and two netball courts.

Replacing these facilities is part of the compensation package Upper Hunter Shire Council negotiated with RMS.

Mayor Wayne Bedggood said the most exciting new features include a fenced off-leash dog park, a walking and cycling track around the Sports Complex, and an improved playground and picnic area.

“The draft masterplan is a response to the bypass, and also creates shared cycling and pedestrian facilities; better cricket nets, extra storage sheds for sporting clubs, and improved drainage and car parking.

“The proposed playground will be larger than the existing one and will be built in stages, with park furniture and picnic shelters, barbecue, a fenced learn-to-ride track, and landscaping.

“The plans also include a much-needed, fenced off-leash dog park on the western side of the Sports Complex. I know a lot of pet owners will be excited about that,” Cr Bedggood said.

Moir Landscape Architects and local firm, RHM Consulting Engineers, have prepared the draft plan which can be viewed at the Council’s Scone Administration Centre or HERE.

Cr Bedggood said the draft plan is the starting point to discuss the development of the park with the community.  

“Council staff are meeting with key sports clubs over coming weeks to discuss the draft plan in detail,” he said.

“If your club has not already been involved in this project and you are interested in the draft plans, please contact Council on 6540 1100 for more information."

Written comments on the draft Bill Rose Sports Complex Masterplans are invited by 30 November 2017.

Work on the Sports Complex upgrade will begin in 2018.

Contact Details

Upper Hunter Shire Council
Phone:  02 6540 1100
Fax:  02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au