Minor proposals
To apply for infrastructure development such as shade shelters, fencing, BBQ areas, seating, playing surface improvements or sport specific infrastructure including goals, cricket nets, you must submit:
- completed Owner's Consent - Development application form - minor works
- completed Infrastructure on Council land application form.
You must include survey drawings indicating the location and design of the works.
Application process
- After receiving your application we review design drawings, and provide Land Owner's Consent in principle approval. This is not approval for works to proceed. We conduct further reviews, including environmental factors.
- Both parties agree to final proposal and unconditional undertaking signed.
- We provide approval to commence works.
The unconditional undertaking agreement used for minor proposals includes the understanding that ongoing maintenance and repairs of works are the responsibility of the club.
Major Proposals
To apply for infrastructure development such as clubhouse buildings, floodlighting, playing field rebuilds and additions, you must submit:
- completed Owner's Consent - Development application form
- completed Infrastructure on Council land application form.
You must include survey drawings indicating the location and design of the works..
Application process
- After receiving your application we review design drawings, and provide Land Owner's Consent in principle approval. This is not approval for works to proceed.
- You develop and review a business case and concept plans.
- You undertake a due diligence feasibility assessment.
- You develop and review detailed plans.
- Both parties agree to final proposal and sign a Memorandum of Understanding.
- Council provides Land Owner's Consent.
- Development application process commences.
Infrastructure grants
To apply for an infrastructure grant you must submit:
- completed Owner's consent - grant funding
- completed Infrastructure on Council land application form.
Your proposal should include:
- project description and justification
- approximate cost and source of funds
- time period of construction from start to finish
- benefit to association/club and/or community
- support of any multi-users of the facility.
We will assist community groups plan infrastructure projects to enable them to apply for relevant grants.
Club Grants
We encourage clubs to apply for infrastructure grants available through State and Local Government.
Club Grants is a state-wide fund offering grants to support the building, renovation and fit out of infrastructure. Funding is available for sport and recreation infrastructure, arts and culture infrastructure and projects that enhance facilities used to shelter communities and provide emergency services.
Useful links
- Grant Connect - forecast and current Australian Government grant opportunities.
- Open Space Land Acquisition Policy - PDF - 254 KB - principles to guide Council operations and decision-making when acquiring land identified for open space.
- Sport NSW Grants - grants from NSW Office of Sports.