The NSW Government closed Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre following an independent review that found the centre was not safe to re-open due to the serious potential risk to clients and staff arising from the potential failure of Eraring power station’s ash dam wall in the event of major seismic activity.

Following a proposal from the Member for Lake Macquarie Greg Piper, the NSW Government agreed to consider a site for a new facility on land within the Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area at Morisset Park.

The NSW Office of Sport commenced planning at the site including undertaking community engagement and seeking approval for acquisition of the land from the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Following a detailed review of this site and a proposal from the Member for Lake Macquarie to consider an alternative site the NSW Office of Sport is now working with NSW Health and Property & Development NSW on the potential transfer of a parcel of land within the grounds of Morisset Hospital for the new facility.

NSW Health has agreed to the land transfer and the Office of Sport has commenced planning for a new purpose built sports and recreation facility at this new site, that includes indoor multi-sport facilities, an outdoor multi-sport oval and  courts to cater for a variety of sport and recreation activities.

As a result of this decision, work on a facility within the Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area will not progress.
 

Frequently asked questions

When will construction of the new facility commence? 

The NSW Office of Sport has commenced planning for the new facility, including a proposed planning and construction timeline. Construction is anticipated to commence following the closure of the Morisset Hospital Precinct, estimated to be around 2027.

When will the new facility open?

An estimated opening date for the new facility will be identified during the development of the planning and construction timeline.

Who will own the new centre?

NSW Health has agreed to a land transfer to the NSW Office of Sport. The NSW Office of Sport will own the land.

Will community groups that used Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre be accommodated?

The new facility will be purpose built to meet the sport and recreation needs of the wider community including groups that previously used the facilities at the former Myuna Bay  Sport and Recreation Centre.

What is the status of Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre?

The Centre was permanently closed in 2019 and the demolition and removal of all land and water-based structures at Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre was completed in late 2024.

What will happen to the site? 

The site remains in public ownership and the NSW Government has currently no future usage plans.