FRIDAY August 6 was a day to remember for the committee of the Bowraville Sports Hub as they turned the soil for construction on a dream that became a labour of love then a reality for this amazing and dedicated team.

David Taylor, Mary Dal Santo, Craig Doolan, Paul Le Cerf and Perry McNally have selflessly donated hundreds of hours and jumped over extensive hurdles over the past three years to bring the Bowraville sports hub to life.

“The Bowraville Sports Hub will be a jewel in the valley’s crown,” committee member Craig Doolan said at Friday’s turning of the soil event.

“This sports hub will rival the bigger areas like Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.

“This regional facility will allow us to compete and gain those big events,” he said.

Mr Doolan thanked the relevant government bodies for their contributions.

“Without the support of the state government and the Nambucca Valley Council this wouldn’t be happening.”

Nambucca Valley Mayor Cr Rhonda Hoban proudly attended the event and said, “It has been a long process so I can understand why all of the committee and volunteers involved in this are excited to finally see construction start as it has been a long road to get to this point.

“I would like to congratulate everybody who has been involved and wish everyone the best for the rest of the construction phase.”

The Bowraville Sports Hub will offer state of the art sports facilities for the youth in the Nambucca Valley, enabling them to train and compete in a variety of different sports.

Local businesses in the Valley have donated time and resources to the project in order to make this sports hub a reality.

Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey, who also attended the event, was proud to see such a facility opening in regional NSW.

“The community has in kind donations and sponsorship from local businesses to help lower the cost,” she said.

Works are expected to be completed early 2022.

 

By Tamara MCWILLIAM