LATEST NEWSRYDALMERE PARK'S MULTI MILLION DOLLAR UPGRADE
Major works are underway on Rydalmere Park’s multi-million dollar makeover, including a state-of-the-art synthetic grass field.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Bob Dwyer joined members of the Rydalmere Football Club to celebrate the start of a series of upgrades to the 6.4-hectare park and associated facilities. “The projects outlined in the Rydalmere Park Masterplan, which was developed following extensive community consultation, will turn this significant asset into a space that meets the community’s changing recreational needs,” Cr Dwyer said. “Community spaces and sporting facilities such as those at Rydalmere Park provide a valuable opportunity for people to connect with their neighbours, stay active and enjoy nature right on their very own doorstep.“ Among the improvements to the park is a $2.5 million upgrade to the northern playing field, jointly funded by the NSW Government’s Greater Sydney Sports Facility Fund and City of Parramatta Council. This field will receive a new synthetic grass playing surface, fencing and lighting to meet Football NSW National Premier League requirements. At a later stage, the two southern turf playing fields will also be upgraded. Other works to the park will include the development of the former bowling club site for multipurpose use; increased vegetation, shade, shelter and seating; upgrades to recreational spaces such as the playground, multipurpose court and circuit path; and maintenance of existing amenities buildings. Parramatta MP Geoff Lee said: “The $5 million commitment to upgrade Rydalmere Park is a great example of the NSW Government investing in local sporting facilities.” Rydalmere Football Club president Peter Bacha thanked City of Parramatta Council and the State Government for making the long-awaited upgrade a reality. “The upgrade to these facilities will allow us to compete locally at the highest levels of the National Premier League competition and provide even more footballing opportunities for local kids,” he said. As Parramatta’s population grows, synthetic pitches will become an increasingly important part of the mix in providing the local community with sporting and recreational opportunities. Synthetic fields provide a consistent, durable and safe playing surface that can be used seven days a week all year round – providing more capacity to accommodate increasing demands. Synthetic turf also requires less water than natural grass and addresses the issue of poor grass growing conditions due to hot, dry weather. Rydalmere Park’s new synthetic grass field is scheduled for completion in February 2020. 2019 GDSFA AWARDSCongratulations to our very own Monica Bacha for her association award recognising her exemplary service to Rydalmere FC and the GDSFA association.
In addition a special recognition also went to our very own Peter and Yvonne Bacha for their 40 years of service to Rydalmere FC. From all of us at Rydalmere FC, congratulations Monica, Yvonne and Peter. COACHING ANNOUNCEMENTRydalmere Lions FC are pleased to announce the signing of Gavin Rae as Head Coach in 2020.
Gavin’s playing career before joining the coaching ranks has seen him plying his trade at Dundee, Rangers, Cardiff City, Aberdeen before heading to Australia to link up with NPL club Hakoah Sydney City East whilst making 14 International Senior Appearances for Scotland. Gavin has spent the past two seasons in charge of NPL club Hakaoh Sydney City East. “We are delighted to have been given the opportunity join Rydalmere. This club has ambitious plans - and there are things in place already, that will help to push the club on and make this one of the best community clubs in NSW. The long term vision is very exciting and aligns with how we see football also, developing youth and integrating them into a successful first grade team to lead the push for achieving its goal of reaching National Premier League 1 status - that was one of the biggest factors in joining. With the new pitch and stadium to come and a really solid infrastructure around the club - we can’t wait to get started. Neil Jablonski will join as my first grade assistant and we can’t wait to work with the team and give them a platform to express themselves and improve and be successful whilst enjoying their football.” The appointment of Gavin Rae follows the resignation of Head Coach Chris Camilleri. Chris has made the difficult decision after six seasons at the club as both player and coach. Winning the Under 18’s Championship in his first season as coach and believing in the development of promoting the young players. "I’d like to thank everyone at the club for letting me be apart of the Lions family. I really do wish the best for the club and really am going to miss the place like you don’t believe. Even when I told my dad that this was on the cards, he was very sad and said Rydalmere Lions was like a family to the both of us." On behalf of the club, we would like to thank you Chris for your time, effort and passion you have showed and displayed during your time at the club. We wish you the very best in your future endeavours and know you have a great future with what lies ahead and hope to see you around the club in the future. |
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