Front view of brick amenities building on a sporting oval, with light towers on either side of the building.

Projects & Works

Concept plan to be developed for Forest Hill Community

Published: 14 Feb 2025 10:54am

Council has approve proceeding with the development of a concept plan for the proposed Forest Hill Community Hall and amenities building at the Forest Hill Oval, adjacent to Brunskill Avenue.

At their ordinary meeting on Monday 10 February, Councillors received a report from staff on the progress of constructing a Community Hall in Forest Hill to replace the community space lost when the Forest Hill Tennis Courts club house was demolished.

The report provides feedback on the project's next steps, following initial investigations and consultations.

Council staff have met with the Forest Hill Neighbourhood Network, and have received support from Housing NSW, the Murra Mia Aboriginal Corporation, and the Salvation Army about the potential project.

Soccer goal post frame in foreground, with green grass sporting oval and brick amenities building in the background.

Recreation Coordinator Josh Walsh said the Forest Hill Neighbourhood Network had expressed the need for a multi-purpose facility that accommodates various events and bookings.

The proposed facility would include a large open indoor space, individual meeting rooms, kitchen facilities, and amenities.

The current amenities block at Forest Hill Oval, situated in a central location between the sporting ovals, has been identified as outdated and in need of significant upgrades.

“Given the condition of the existing amenities, we propose a project that involves demolishing the current block and constructing a new facility,” Mr. Walsh said.

“This will combine upgraded sportsground amenities with a community hall that meets both sporting precinct and broader community needs.

“If the concept is approved, Council staff will work with stakeholders and use available geotechnical investigations to determine the best location for the new building.”

Back view of brick amenities building on a sporting oval, with light towers on either side of the building.

At the meeting, Council approved a budget variation to allow a building designer to be engaged to develop a concept design for Forest Hill Community Hall and amenities building and the allocation of a previously TBC community amenities funding totalling $326,553.