{"id":412982,"date":"2026-01-14T19:45:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/412982\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T19:45:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:45:13","slug":"glen-innes-kerry-mead-park-to-double-rugby-league-capacity-with-new-field-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/412982\/","title":{"rendered":"Glen Innes\u2019 Kerry Mead Park to double rugby league capacity with new field upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"

GLEN Innes Severn Council is set to deliver a major boost for local rugby league, securing a $50,000 NSW Rugby League Infrastructure grant, matched by a previously allocated $50,000 Council contribution.<\/p>\n

The investment will see two new full-size playing and training fields completed at Kerry Mead Park, delivering a significant step forward for the home of the Glen Innes Magpies.<\/p>\n

Council\u2019s contribution is being delivered in a cost-effective way, with soil already approved for removal from the Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre site to be repurposed for levelling, landscaping and drainage at the park.<\/p>\n

Mayor Margot Davis said the project is a direct response to what the community has requested. \u201cThis project addresses a clear need for more suitable playing and training space in Glen Innes,\u201d Cr Davis said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy using soil already being removed from another Council site, we\u2019re delivering these upgrades in a cost-effective way that makes practical sense for the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Two new full-size playing and training fields are planned for Kerry Mead Park, delivering a significant step forward for the home of the Glen Innes Magpies.<\/p>\n

The works will include levelling, turfing, drainage installation and surrounding landscaping to ensure the new fields meet NSW Rugby League competition and training standards.<\/p>\n

Once complete, Kerry Mead Park will offer four usable fields \u2013 a transformation that will ease pressure on existing facilities and reduce reliance on unsuitable off-site grounds.<\/p>\n

The expanded capacity will provide safe, dedicated space for nearly 300 junior and senior players, including the region\u2019s rapidly growing girls\u2019 and women\u2019s teams.<\/p>\n

Cr Davis said the benefits will be felt well beyond the sidelines.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe extra fields will ease pressure on existing facilities and ensure local clubs, schools and families have access to safe, purpose-built grounds,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is about providing reliable infrastructure that supports participation now and into the future, and Council is pleased to work with NSW Rugby League to make that happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

The upgrades will also allow multiple age-group fixtures to be hosted on the same day and improve facilities for visiting Group 19 teams and school competitions.<\/p>\n

By ensuring all teams can train and play at a single, fit-for-purpose venue, the project strengthens long-term participation and development pathways for rugby league in Glen Innes.<\/p>\n

The funding deed for the project is expected to be signed this month, with works to commence soon after.<\/p>\n

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