The metamorphosis of the old Monte Vista Casino in Barry Hertzog Park, Newcastle into a vibrant sports facility promises to revolutionise Newcastle’s landscape, as the work steadily moves ahead.
Reflecting on the monumental R160 Million project, which commenced in November 2022 with Phase 1A, the Newcastle Municipality’s Communication Unit expressed confidence in the progress made so far.
“The progress of the two phases of the project is very satisfactory, and we are positive that the entire project with all phases will be completed on time.”
Invited to take a walk through the facility, Newcastillian News captured a few images for residents to gain insight into some of the progress thus far:
Looking to the future, the Newcastle Municipality’s Communications Unit underscored the project’s extensive timeline, spanning five years with a targeted completion date of 2027. “The successful realisation of this timeline is contingent upon the consistent availability of financial resources from the project’s sponsors to support the implementation of Phases 2 through 5,” noted the Communications Unit.
While the project’s ultimate completion is earmarked for 2027, Phase 1 aims to wrap up by December 2024.
Looking at Phase 1, the Communications Unit outlined the remaining tasks:
- Parking rehabilitation
- Ruby field
- Completion of the cricket field
- Completion of hockey court
- Guard houses
- Construction of change rooms
- Tennis court
- BMX track area
- Outdoor Indigenous games
- Vending stalls
- Completion of 2 x Combo courts, as well as the completion of the 7-a-side court
- Completion of Change room (Electrical works, plumbing and doors)
- Completion of Platforms, and Construction of walkways
As you will recall, Newcastillian News previously highlighted the Municipality’s ambition to transform the old Monte Vista Casino into a cutting-edge sports hub, aiming to foster sports culture while tackling societal challenges such as drug abuse and violence.
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With this in mind and looking ahead, the Municipality’s Communications Unit disclosed plans for unveiling the project to the community once the work has been completed.
“Due to the magnitude of the project, the Municipality will hold an official launch,” assured the Communications Unit.
As the project advances unhindered, we encourage community members to share their perspectives on the project’s progress in the comment section below.
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The University is long overdue in Newcastle
The pic of that little child as a hoax is cruel sick and so unkind what type of person will do this it is shocking I am so glad the newcastilian notified us it is a hoax it upset me terribly I am out of the country and was trying to get someone to fetch the child I would have looked after the poor little person
It’s wonderful what you are doing with the old iscor club I hope it brings as much joy and fun to the younger people of today as it did in the Johnny Brayshaw disc days the squash days too
Thank you for the development. Much needed to keep children occupied.
This is a great initiative, looking at the pic of the soccer field brings back fond memories