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MEDIA ALERT: Sydney Academy of Sport Athletics Track sod turn

NSW Office of Sport < 1 mins read

Sydney Academy Athletic Track was closed in December 2023 due to safety issues. The $6.7 million project will deliver a new World Athletics (WA) compliant synthetic athletics track with a moisture resilient track surface, new asphalt subbase, drainage and stormwater system upgrades, and accessibility improvements.

Photo opportunity: Office of Sport Deputy Secretary Adam Berry, Member for Wakehurst Michael Regan, Member for Pittwater Jacqui Scruby, CC Pines Pty Ltd Executive Chairman Ben Pines, Athletics NSW President Christian Renford, Little Athletics NSW CEO Chris Giles and Manly Warringah Athletics Vice President Jeffrey Wrightson will turn the first sod to mark the official commencement of work on the redevelopment of Sydney Academy of Sport’s Athletics Track.

Media contact: Megan Maurice 0414 376 510

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