Strathfield Municipal Council

Seasonal Hire of Sportsgrounds

Council hires sportsgrounds on a seasonal basis eg winter season, summer season. The fees and charges are charged in accordance with Council's fees and charges. The procedure for seasonal hire involves:

  1. Advertisements are published in the local media and Council's website about 2-3 months prior to the commencement of season.
  2. Copies of application forms are also sent to previous season hirers.

Council assesses the applications and allocates facilities based on meeting specific criteria. The criteria includes:

  • Teams are locally based or contribute to local community
  • Application meets criteria such as available times and compatible use of facility
  • Previous history of use is considered
  • The application meets the objectives of Council's Recreational Plan

All applicants are notified prior to commencement of season of Council's decision.