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Arkinstall Park netball facilities to open this Saturday

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This Saturday will see the opening of Arkinstall Park netball facilities in Tweed Heads South in conjunction with the sign-on day for Tweed Netball.

The new $825,000 building at Cunningham Street, Tweed Heads was completed in November 2024, to be ready in time for the 2025 netball season.

‘The Arkinstall Park netball complex serves as the hub for netball in the Tweed Shire and surrounding areas, supporting the Tweed Netball Association and nine affiliated clubs,’ said Tweed Shire Council in a press release.

‘The amenities building is thanks to funding from the Stronger Country Communities Round ($400,000), Female Friendly Community Sport Facilities and Lighting upgrades ($225,000) and Tweed Shire Council ($200,000).’



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