Construction underway on new West Ryde Multi-Sports Facility

A new local multi-sports facility is now under construction at the former Marsden High School site and the rapidly growing Ryde area is a step closer to reaping its benefits. 

The new facility will provide several community and sporting spaces with a focus on netball, which is one of New South Wales’ highest participation sports. The venue will also cater for growing sports such as basketball, futsal and badminton. 

“This huge new facility that we’re delivering will create much needed sports and recreational space for this rapidly growing community. 

“With over 30 new outdoor and indoor courts to open space, picnic areas and parking, this will be a great community space that people can come and enjoy whether they play sport or not. 

“For years, this block was left to sit vacant. Now we’re turning it into a world-class sporting facility that everyone will be able to use,” Premier Chris Minns said. 

“With the state government committed to a new school at Melrose Park, this investment in sporting facilities for our region is crucial. 

“Netball has long suffered in Ryde at substandard facilities in Meadowbank. This huge boost will support all players of all ages and provide much needed indoor sports facilities locally,” Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale said. 

The project will deliver a new 5,000 square metre indoor facility with four multi-purpose courts as well as other indoor spaces, outdoor facilities including 29 netball courts with amenities, communal space with open lawns, picnic tables and seating, and new car and bicycle parking spaces. 

The new courts will replace existing rundown netball courts on top of an old rubbish tip at Meadowbank Park. 

“I’m delighted that this regional sports facility will be located in Ryde. The Minns Government is delivering a bright, community future for the former site of Marsden High School. 

“Our community has waited long enough to see it come back to life and I thank local residents and ERNA for engaging so constructively in this long process. I want to reassure residents that I will keep listening to them as we watch this site take on an important new role,” Councillor for City of Ryde Lyndal Howison said. 

“Eastwood Ryde Netball Association are very excited about the commencing of the construction phase of our netball journey at our new facility. 

“With 4 indoor courts, 29 outdoor courts, and cafe facilities, it will offer a fantastic experience for players and fans alike. This will be wonderful for our sports-loving community in the City of Ryde. 

“City of Ryde is growing, and so is the demand for quality sporting facilities. 

“This is a big milestone for Eastwood Ryde Netball Association and all our members,” Eastwood Ryde Netball Association (ERNA) President Karen Waud said. 

With more housing for young people and families being delivered by the State Government, building this new multi-sports facility will ensure that the community has access to world-class sporting facilities and recreational spaces on their doorstep. 

The construction contract for the project was awarded to Stephen Edwards Constructions.

The new West Ryde Multi-Sports Facility is expected to be completed in 2026. 

This project is part of the Minns Labor Government’s commitment to building a better New South Wales by delivering essential infrastructure growing communities deserve. 

“We are pleased to have begun construction on this new multi-sports facility, which will benefit local students and the broader community alike after years of delays under the Liberals. 

“The Minns Labor Government is committed to ensuring growing communities across NSW are equipped with the infrastructure they need – whether that’s new or upgraded schools, or high-quality sporting facilities for the whole community. 

“Labor is committed to ensuring public assets continue to benefit the public, which is why we are redeveloping this former school site into a much-needed community sport facility,” Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said. 

“We are focused on building better communities and that means ensuring everyone has access to grassroots sporting infrastructure. 

“We look forward to this space becoming a vibrant community sporting hub for the entire community to enjoy,” Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said. 

Source: NSW Government – Media Releases; Yahoo! Finance; NSW Government – School Infrastructure