A win as amenities blocks restored at Mullumbimby Recreation Grounds

Published on 19 July 2024

The amenities blocks at the Mullumbimby Recreation Grounds have now been restored, after they were damaged in the floods in 2022. 

The project team has been busy cleaning and repairing them since November last year and have finished the project ahead of schedule. They were due to be finished by this December.  

“The restoration of the amenities blocks is a great win for local sporting associations and clubs, such as the netball and cricket club, as well as users of the Mullumbimby skate park and local schools,” said Byron Shire Mayor Michael Lyon. 

“I thank the project team involved for completing this project ahead of schedule, and the community for their patience, while the toilets and change rooms were being worked on. 

“We also thank the NSW Government for providing some of the funding, for us to make the blocks fit for purpose again,” Mr Lyon said. 

The project worth $790,000 was partly funded by Council’s Public Toilets renewal budget ($418,000), and partly funded by the NSW Government’s Sport Priority Needs Program ($372,000). 

NSW Government funded the change room transformation into a unisex accessible public and community sport facility, and Council funded renewal of the adjacent public amenities building. 

Acting NSW Office of Sport Chief Executive, Adam Berry said projects like these highlight the NSW Government’s commitment to getting communities who have suffered significant damage to critical infrastructure back to sport and recreation activities.

“This transformation of the change room facilities has breathed new life into the Mullumbimby Recreation Grounds and I thank the Byron Shire Council for their collaboration on this important project.

“Having accessible local sport and community infrastructure plays a critical role in keeping communities healthy, active and connected.” 

The Mullumbimby Recreation Ground Car Park was also recently upgraded thanks to funding from the NSW Government.