A GRAND plan has been designed to make sure no sports event is out of Tamworth's league.
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New ovals, an extension to the gymnastics centre, $67 million aquatic centre and a sports education and health hub are just some of the major projects put forward in the Northern Inland Centre of Sporting Excellence 2021 Master Plan.
It comes as the state government has announced a $150 million commitment to support the development of high-performance sports facilities to support the professional development of NSW athletes.
A report written by Tamworth Regional Council (TRC) sports and recreation manager Paul Kelly and development officer Sam Eriksson argued there's a demand for regional sport and recreation facilities that outweighs the capacity of what currently exists.
"The NICSE 2021 Master Plan identifies future infrastructure that will meet the identified needs of the community and will ensure NICSE is the sporting hub for New England and North West NSW," it said.
"Further development of NICSE will transform the experience of current sports participants, attract new and more significant events, and act as the catalyst for existing sporting bodies to promote and expand their sports within the region.
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"The NSW government is committed to developing Regional Sports Hubs, particularly those that are consistent with the overarching NSW government initiatives to create stronger regions and deliver strong economies, strong communities, and liveable and culturally vibrant cities and towns."
The plan sets out the future of the centre of excellence and councillors will vote whether to adopt it on Tuesday.
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