Australian Federal Government Secures $4.6 Million Infrastructure Investment for Belmont Sports Complex

Lake Macquarie City Council has secured $4.6 million in federal funding from the Australian Government’s Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program to advance the next development phase of the Belmont Sports Complex.

The financial investment targets the transformation of the precinct into a premier regional destination for team sports across New South Wales.

The allocated funding directly supports the detailed design and construction of Barton 1 Field alongside the delivery of a new primary access precinct from Maude Street. Groundworks at Barton 1 Field encompass playing surface upgrades, high-capacity drainage and irrigation installations, perimeter fencing, pedestrian pathways, and land management. The Maude Street entrance project incorporates a dedicated access corridor, brand signage, expanded car parking capacity, and integrated pedestrian linkages.

Highlighting the value of community infrastructure investments in supporting local sports participation, Federal Member for Shortland, Hon. Pat Conroy, said: “Lake Macquarie has a thriving sporting community, and this investment will help our local clubs and players have access to the facilities they deserve.” 

Emphasising the regional commercial and athletic impact of continuing the multi-stage redevelopment, Lake Macquarie City Council, Mayor Adam Shultz, added: “We’ve already seen the benefits of the first stage of works and this next phase will further improve the experience for local sporting clubs, athletes, officials and spectators.” 

Precinct Master Plan & Project Delivery Timeline

The capital allocation builds on initial precinct upgrades and sets a multi-year project delivery framework:

• Stage One Completion & Local Co-Funding: Follows the completion of the master plan’s inaugural phase, which delivered graded playing fields, amenities blocks, and netball courts. Lake Macquarie City Council has committed an additional $1.7 million to support future development stages.
• Capital Delivery Schedule: Detailed engineering and architectural design work will run across 2026–27, followed by civil construction on Barton 1 Field in 2027–28 and the delivery of the Maude Street entrance infrastructure in 2028–29.
• Broader Master Plan Pipeline: The broader precinct strategy identifies approximately $20 million in future capital works, including additional playing fields, high-performance practice facilities, car parking expansion, a central spectator promenade, and upgraded player amenities.

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