River McCrossen
15 July 2025, 7:40 AM
Walgett's new netball courts are set to open by Spring after the concrete slab was poured in June.
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The courts behind the town's PCYC building are nearly completed, with the acrylic surface and line markings now in place.
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A Walgett Shire Council spokesperson said three-tiered grandstands were delivered last week and will be installed shortly.
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"To finalise the grant funding requirements, a new toilet block will be installed; however, the existing amenities will remain available in the meantime," the spokesperson said.
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"Some minor fencing work also remains. A new car park is planned for later in the year, but this will not impact use of the facility. We’re currently working towards a grand opening event and will confirm dates as soon as they are locked in.
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"The funding body’s project timeline is completion by October.
"While we’re confident in the progress so far, we generally avoid committing to fixed dates to allow for any unexpected delays or issues that may arise.
"We'll continue to keep everyone updated."
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Construction for the Jenny Wright Netball Netball Courts. IMAGE: Walgett Shire Council
The council secured $1 million in 2022 from the NSW government to convert the courts into a facility able to host netball, tennis and futsal.
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Once completed, the town will have two netball sites including the courts at the Walgett Sporting Club.
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The netball area had been dirt before the upgrade, which Walgett Netball Netball Association president Tara Schiller said was "a bit of an eye sore."
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"They look amazing and it's a massive asset to our town because there's so much that we can do," she said.
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"Football and netball carnivals are held together, so it'll be very convenient to have it all in one spot."