Bega: Keith Mitchell Playing Field (Valley Fields)
The Keith Mitchell Playing Fields (Valley fields) are located near the Princes Highway and viewable from the Princes Highway bridge.
Located next to the Bega River, off the Princess Highway, the Keith Mitchell Sportsground (formerly Valley Fields) is the home of Hockey and Softball in the Shire.
Bega Valley Fields Master Plan Review
Council and Recreation Planning Consultants ROSS Planning have been working through a review of the Valley Fields section of the Bega Sporting Complex Master Plan originally adopted in 2016.
The review reflects changes in use of the area since the Master Plan was adopted including increased use of Roy Howard Oval by the Bega Bombers AFL and a proposal from them to increase the facilities and amenities servicing that oval. There had also been a request for additional and improved facilities at Keith Mitchell Oval by Sapphire Coast Hockey Club and Bega Softball.
The Valley Fields area has been used as a sporting oval for some time and Council is keen to see it well used into the future. However, in doing that, there are some challenges and issues that need to be acknowledged and balanced in considering future improvements and developments including changes in use over the past few years, a large part of the site is subject to flooding, residential properties neighbour the ovals, existing facilities and ‘provision gaps’, Council’s ongoing asset management capability and future flexibility and use.
The review process included project notifications and workshops with site users and neighbours, with opportunities to provide feedback either at the workshops or by email. An overview of the process is included in the Bega Valley Shire Council Valley Fields Master Plan Review.
The Council considered and endorsed the Bega Valley Shire Council Valley Fields Master Plan Review on 4 August 2021.
The document will be used to guide future asset renewals and upgrades seeing future facilities relating to user needs, site conditions and ultimately overcoming existing provision gaps to increase participation in sport and recreation.
Location
51 Valley Street, Bega 2550 View Map
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51 Valley Street ,
Bega 2550
51 Valley Street ,
Bega 2550
Bega: Keith Mitchell Playing Field (Valley Fields)