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Discover how community feedback has shaped the design changes

of this project, ensuring it better serves local needs while supporting

sports and activities for everyone

Improve accessibility and provide appropriate facilities

Deliver female-friendly changerooms for simultaneous field use

Provide undercover seating for 300 spectators

A FIT-FOR-PURPOSE FACILITY

FOR COMMUNITY & SPORTS

North Turramurra Recreation Area (NTRA)

Home Of Football Amenities Upgrade

WHAT IS BEING BUILT?

WHY IS IT BEING BUILT?

WHO BENEFITS?

Unisex change rooms, undercover seating, community room,

small office space and cafeteria

Players, supporters, school children,

community members

Fully funded by the Northern Suburbs

Football Association (NSFA) and NSW

Government grants, this project will

enhance accessibility, safety, and

comfort for all visitors, while preserving

the natural character of the area.

NSFA.ASN.AU/NTRA-HOF/

NTRADEVELOPMENT@NSFA.ASN.AU

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Will there be more synthetic pitches at NTRA?

No. The NSFA is collaborating

with other sports and Council to undertake

natural grass returfs of NTRA fields #2 & #3.

FAQs

Will NSFA have exclusive access?

No. Council will own the building, which will be built on unused land.

The NSFA intends to lease the building. Community access to the

NTRA site will not be changing.

Will usage by Football increase?

No. Ground usage of the NTRA fields

will remain the same and is currently at

capacity for the hours available to football.

Why are design changes being made to the project?

The NSFA has submitted design changes in response

to community feedback which enhance aesthetics, improve

accessibility and safety, increase visitor comfort and reduce noise.

Will community access to the NTRA site decrease?

No. Some increase in usage is anticipated in off-peak

hours from school children, all-abilities participants

and local residents using the community room

and cafeteria.

Will the facility increase noise or risk from fire for residents?

No. The NSFA has agreed not to use a PA system during matches and

it’s members will not be at the NTRA site when there is a risk of fire.

A Fire Evacuation Plan has been prepared as required by the DA.