Wentworth Park Complex
 

Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust

Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust has its legislative base within sections 92 and 93 of the Crown Lands Act, 1989, which authorises the Minister for Lands to establish and name a reserve trust, appoint it as trustee of specified reserves, and constitute the Trust as a corporation.

The Trust is charged with the care, control and management of the reserve in the best interests of users. These may include lessees, licensees, sporting groups and the community. Management principles should also ensure the Complex operates as a viable entity. Management must also be consistent with Government policy and initiatives.

The fundamental principles which, determine Trust policy remain:

  • Maximisation of use
  • Diversification of use
  • Sports focus
  • Community benefit

Current Use of the Complex:

104 greyhound races each year conducted by the NSW Greyhound Breeders Owners and Trainers Association

  • Major antiques and collectables fair 1st Sunday each month
  • Regular antique and investment jewellery auctions conducted by Combined Auctions
  • Ultimo Public School Sports Carnival and annual Art Show
  • Finals series NSW Suburban Rugby Competition
  • Other sporting and community events
Northern Perimeter - 24.Feb.2010
The Trust commissioned Tract to prepare conceptual plans for redevelopment of the northern perimeter. The proposed work will replace the walls with palisade fencing, landscape the boundary and create gate access from the northern park into the Sporting Complex.
Wattle St Development - 24.Feb.2010
The Trust and Council have invited tenders for the redevelopment of the Wattle Street facade. It is hoped that work will commence before May. The work will remove the unsightly walls and create a landscaped pathway and cycleway connecting the northern and southern ends of Wentworth Park.
Community Games Day - 23.Nov.2009
The Community Games day was held on Sunday 27 September 2009 with strong community turn out. The Games Day featured the running of the 'Wenty Park Mongrel Cup' and many other activities.
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