Image: Baringa Sports Complex
Stockland Aura is celebrating the opening of two new sporting facilities – the $8 million Baringa Sports Complex and the $5 million Nirimba Rugby League Grounds on Saturday.
The Baringa Sports Complex spans 7.5 hectares and features two full-size AFL fields, eight tennis courts, four pickleball courts and extensive shaded seating for spectators, along with lighting for night games.
The new sporting hub is now home to the Caloundra Panthers AFL Club and Tennis Queensland, while also remaining open for casual community use outside of club times.
Just five kilometres away, the Nirimba Rugby League Grounds comprises two full-size rugby league fields and a clubhouse, and will be home to Aura’s first senior rugby league facility.
The new inclusive sports clubhouse is funded with the support of the Queensland Government in association with Sunshine Coast Council.
Stockland Development Director, Josh Sondergeld, said the new facilities reflect Stockland’s ongoing investment in Aura’s growing network of high-quality sports and recreation spaces.
“We’re incredibly proud to see two new sporting destinations open for the Aura community. Residents of all ages now have even more opportunities close to home to get active, connect with others and take advantage of the outdoor lifestyle Aura is known for,” Mr Sondergeld said.
“These facilities form part of Stockland’s vision to create Australia’s most liveable masterplanned community, where everything is designed to work together to support a healthy and connected lifestyle. From playing fields and parks to cycle paths and community hubs, each neighbourhood in Aura is designed to give people easy access to the places that make daily life more convenient and enjoyable.”
Sunshine Coast Council will maintain the grounds of both facilities, with the clubhouses managed by local sporting clubs.
Councillor Jenny Broderick said Sunshine Coast Council is proud to work in partnership with Stockland to deliver high-quality spaces for sport and recreation.
“With modern clubhouses and facilities for tennis, pickleball, AFL, NRL and more, these grounds will be a real asset for our growing community. I’m really looking forward to seeing them being used,” Ms Broderick said.
“The opening of these new sports grounds at Baringa and Nirimba marks an important investment in the health and wellbeing of our community. These facilities will provide opportunities for people of all ages to stay active and connected.”
On completion, Aura is expected to feature 10 sporting grounds totalling 70 hectares and more than 200 kilometres of walking paths and cycling veloways connecting homes to venues such as these, schools, parks, shops and local businesses.
The Stockland Aura Sales and Vision Centre located at 1 Tucker Street, Bells Creek is open from 10am – 5pm daily.
More information about the Aura community can be found at: www.stockland.com.au/residential/qld/aura.
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