In brief:

• The 2025–26 ACT Budget will support new and expanded sports facilities.
• These include facilities in Taylor and Molonglo.
• There will also be a boost to the Sports and Recreation Investment Scheme.

The 2025–26 ACT Budget is investing in sport and recreation infrastructure across Canberra.

The major investment includes:

• new playing fields and a pavilion in Taylor, including early planning and design work starting in 2025–26

• the first stage of the Stromlo District Playing Fields in Molonglo

• a boost to the Sports and Recreation Investment Scheme to support local clubs and facilities.

These new and existing venues will create more spaces for communities to play and train together.

They will help meet growing demand from local clubs and communities as Canberra continues to grow.

Taylor District Playing Fields

Taylor District Playing Fields will be expanded with two new rectangular synthetic grass fields.

The addition of modern, inclusive facilities will further enhance the space. These include:

• LED lighting for extended use

• a new sports pavilion

• female-friendly changerooms

• public toilets and community amenities.

Stromlo District Playing Fields

Stromlo District Playing Fields will support community sport in one of Canberra’s fastest-growing areas.

Stage 1 will include a synthetic grass sportsground with two rectangular fields.

There will also be:

• a modified AFL oval

• LED sportsground lighting

• a sports pavilion.

Essential civil works will also be carried out, including roads, parking, stormwater treatment and landscaping.

Supporting local clubs

The ACT Government will also double its investment in the Sports and Recreation Investment Scheme.

This will support new and upgraded community sporting infrastructure around the city.

High-quality facilities for a growing city

The Budget investment will bring long-term benefits for local communities in these growing regions.

It delivers on the ACT Government’s commitment to support active lifestyles and give more Canberrans the chance to get involved in sport.

These projects come in addition to upgrades at existing sporting facilities across Canberra.