Bay Sports Centre

BAY
Sports
CENTRE

The Bay Sports Centre will see the completion of a Council-led redevelopment and revitalisation programme that has seen key sporting, recreational and cultural amenities undergo a renaissance in just a few years.

Local Government’s major commitment to its ratepayers and District residents will always focus in the area of basic and essential services.

But there is a vital role we can play in the field of community participation, and sense of pride, thereby contributing to its health and wealth.

BAY
Sports
CENTRE

We already know that this venue will attract tournaments and competitions not able to be hosted in Hawke’s Bay currently.

The Project to redevelop the old stadium on Railway Road into a modern indoor stadium and gymnastics venue aims to provide multi-code use; active young person and children programmes, and the attraction of top-level competitors and high numbers of spectators to regional, national – even international – events.

This will see a revenue spin-off across accommodation, food and beverage, retail, travel, tourist and entertainment businesses.

A $4,000,000 project is an expensive one, and Council’s objective is to minimise any loan component, with a preference for a debt-free facility.

The Council is prepared to commit $2,000,000 as its share, and asks you to join in creating a community asset that the Hastings District and Hawke’s Bay can be proud of.

J Dwyer
JEREMY DWYER
MAYOR

CAR PARKING for users of the new Sports Centre will be a high priority with spaces provided both near the entrance and adjacent to the complex. Night time lighting has been included in the design. Landscaping, signposting and street presentation are also to be improved.

A NEW ENTRY AND RECEPTION AREA will be west facing with a large foyer and space for ticket sales, management offices and first aid rooms. From the foyer, a staircase leads to the first floor, providing access to fixed seating and a new lounge area complete with upgraded kitchen.

A GYMNASIUM to the front of the complex will share reception, changing and toilet facilities with the main stadium. The gymnasium will be purpose built and a viewing gallery from the mezzanine level will offer an uninterrupted view. Large competitions will be held in the main stadium.

A GLAZED VIEWING GALLERY will be a high priority, providing ideal seating for sponsors and VIPs. Located above the new changing rooms, the gallery will be linked to the catering area.

A REMODELLED MAIN STADIUM will provide court and spectator areas spacious enough to host regional, national and international events. A number of fixtures will be able to take place at the same time and a combination of fixed and mobile seating will accommodate up to 3000 spectators. Acoustics, heating, ventilation and lighting will be substantially upgraded for the benefit of both competitors and spectators and to ensure events at the Centre can be easily televised.

NEW CHANGING ROOMS will be provided and the existing rooms refurbished to accommodate various sporting codes and ensure separate facilities are available for a number of competing teams and referees. Public toilets will be separated from competitors rooms for practical reasons and to improve security.

LIVE TELECASTS will be made with ease from the new Sports Centre with designers having ensured such things as line markings and lighting are in line with the requirements of television. TVNZ technical representatives are being consulted before the design is finalised.

THE BAY SPORTS CENTRE – A REGIONAL ASSET

The Bay Sports Centre will serve the whole East Coast, fulfilling a regional need for an indoor venue which can accommodate a wide range of sporting codes as well as one off events.

The events and bookings that such a facility will attract, will also generate significant extra revenue for the community.

The Bay Sports Centre will be within walking distance of central Hastings. Its proximity to accommodation and catering facilities make it ideally suited for the convenience of users and this will be enhanced through a proposal to link the Centre with the Angus Inn Motor Hotel and the Hawke’s Bay Racing Centre.

Initial agreement has been reached to create easy access for both pedestrians and vehicles moving between the Sports Centre, the Angus Inn, which provides accommodation and the Racing Centre with its extensive catering facilities. Several hundred extra car parking spaces will also be created.

Existing motels immediately adjacent to the Sports Centre can offer beds and meals for more than 300 people. However providers of accommodation right throughout the region will benefit as will retailers, other food and beverage outlets and providers of entertainment, travel, sightseeing and tourist attractions.

Recreation events attract many more people than just the participants. Those who can be persuaded to ring their families and friends and stay overnight will increase the economic impact of the event.

There will also be positive social benefits enjoyed by the community, through use of this recreational facility. The year 2000 is fast approaching and the time is right to build an indoor recreational venue which can properly serve the Bay into the next century. The Hastings District Council invites you to join with them to ensure the Bay Sports Centre becomes an asset the Hawke’s Bay region can be proud of.

BAY
Sports
CENTRE