St Ives' new $3.5 million sports centre

St Ives to welcome a brand new indoor sports centre

The St Ives Indoor Sports Centre is set to expand, thanks to joint funding from the NSW Government and Ku-ring-gai Council.

Stage 1 of the centre was completed in early 2021 by School Infrastructure NSW, and included two multi-use sports courts, a new school canteen, two modern classrooms, a fitness lab, and a seminar room.

Now, Stage 2 of the project is moving ahead, supported by a $3.5 million NSW Government grant and funding from Ku-ring-gai Council. The project is being delivered by School Infrastructure NSW on behalf of the Council.

The second stage will see the construction of a two-storey sports complex built next to the existing facilities. It will include two additional sports courts, a multipurpose room, male and female amenities, and a café. The aim is to create an integrated complex with a total of four sports courts.

Additional features include basement car parking with stair and lift access, new vehicle entry from Horace Street, a landscaped entry area, and pedestrian access with stairs and a ramp.

The centre will be jointly managed by the NSW Department of Education and Ku-ring-gai Council, making it a shared facility for both the school and the wider community.

This expansion is part of the NSW Government’s 2024–25 Budget, which includes a record $8.9 billion for new and upgraded schools to support growing communities and ensure access to high-quality public education.

Construction of the new facilities is expected to significantly enhance the sporting and recreational opportunities available to both students and local residents.