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Heffron Park’s New Netball Stadium Opens with a Celebration of Community Sport

May 15, 2025

Heffron Park’s New Netball Stadium Opens with a Celebration of Community Sport A carnival-like atmosphere marked the opening of the 2025 Randwick Netball season—complete with music, dancing, and thousands of spectators—at the brand-new all-weather outdoor netball stadium at Heffron Park, Maroubra. The grand opening, set to the tune of Katy Perry’s Firework and the energy of thousands of fans, was a celebration not only of a new season, but of decades of community spirit, dedication, and grassroots sporting achievement. The event also officially unveiled Randwick City Council’s newly completed netball stadium—a standout feature of the Heffron Park Masterplan. The facility…

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Community, Sports

Brighter Nights and Better Facilities at Heffron Park

May 14, 2025

Sporting clubs at Heffron Park in Maroubra are now enjoying improved training and game-time conditions thanks to the installation of brand-new LED lighting. Randwick City Council recently replaced the aging halogen lights on the fields at the corner of Bunnerong and Jersey Roads with modern LED lights that meet Australian standards for rugby league. The new system delivers 200 lux of brightness—almost triple the output of the previous halogen lights, which only produced around 70 lux. This upgrade not only enhances visibility but also reduces energy consumption. In addition to the lighting upgrade, Council has reconfigured the rugby league and…

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Parks & Playgrounds, Sports

Heffron Park netball court shade structure taking shape

November 7, 2024

The construction of the new shade structure at Heffron Park’s netball courts is moving forward with substantial progress, bringing much-anticipated amenities closer to completion. The project has reached a critical milestone, with the first three shaded courts expected to be ready by the end of November—a development eagerly awaited by players and visitors alike. The main frame of the shade structure is now firmly in place, creating a visible change in the landscape and providing a glimpse of the enhanced facilities to come. Installation of the shade fabric is also underway, a key component that will provide sun protection for…

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Parks & Playgrounds, Sports

Work progresses on Heffron Park Netball Courts shade structure

September 1, 2024

Construction of the shade structure at Heffron Park’s netball courts is progressing, with columns installed and most drainage and electrical work completed on 22 August 2024. The project is being carried out in stages, with the first phase focusing on covering three courts, installing lighting and upgrading footpaths and drainage. Next, a new 3-metre-wide footpath will be added along the southern end of the courts. The turf around the courts will also be restored and rafters, further lighting and a complete shade structure with gutters and downpipes will be installed. The new shade structure will eventually cover six courts and…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Construction of a new netball shade structure begins at Heffron Park

March 13, 2024

Construction of a shade structure for netball courts at Heffron Park in Sydney’s east is now under way. The structure is planned to cover six netball courts and eventually also include tiered seating for players and spectators. Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch said the new structure is an important addition to Heffron Park, the LGA’s largest recreational park that hosts training and competitions for several sports including netball, cricket, touch football, cycling, rugby union, rugby league, soccer and Oztag. “The works are part of Randwick Council’s continued efforts to provide and maintain high quality public spaces,” Mayor Veitch said. “Netball is…

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Events, What to do

Watch the 2023 Word cup Soccer in Heffron Park

July 20, 2023

Bring your friends and family and come on down to Randwick Council’s free live site at Heffron Park to cheer on the mighty Matildas, livestreamed on the big screen! Let’s come together as a community and support our awesome Aussie team as they compete in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.™ This is a great opportunity to celebrate girls and women in sport both here in Randwick City and across the globe. It is free to attend the live site screenings, but booking is essential because spots are limited! You will need to present your tickets…

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Events, Inspiration

Heffron Centre Opening Soon!

April 29, 2023

A celebration is on the cards and Full-time is about to be called on construction of Randwick City’s newest centre for sporting excellence, which is now just weeks away from opening to the public. “We are reaching the pointy end of the project and it’s exciting to see it all come together. I’m looking forward to getting the community inside the centre and watching it all come to life,” said Mayor Dylan Parker. The opening of a building like the Heffron Centre deserves a lot of celebration and fanfare and that’s exactly what’s in store. After 18 months working through…

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Inspiration

Heffron Centre artworks shine a light on local Aboriginal history and tradition

April 26, 2023

A continuing cultural fishing custom practiced by Aboriginal people in Kamay (Botany Bay) for thousands of years is being celebrated on the walls of a new Randwick Council community sports centre and home for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Maroubra set to open in the coming days. Shimmer is the work of Aboriginal artists Carmen Glynn-Braun and Dennis Golding featuring painted motifs, decals and sculptured bronze. Although differing in medium, the artworks carry the joint title Shimmer and depict local wildlife such as stingrays, barrow hawks and the annual winter mullet run that sustained Aboriginal people for generations. “We titled…

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