A new amenities building has officially opened at Porter Reserve Clubhouse in Newport, marking a significant milestone for the Northern Beaches sporting community just in time for the footy season. The new facility is aimed at supporting the increase in female participation in sport, which has been on the rise in recent years.
The reserve is home to the Newport Breakers Rugby Club and Newport Junior Rugby Club, both of which are heavily used during the winter sports season for rugby training, games, and gala days.
The new amenities building focuses on providing a female change room with toilets and showers, which complements the existing change rooms. It also includes a first aid room, accessible amenities, canteen, balcony area, and seating.
The build took eight months to complete and cost $1.1 million, of which $400k was funded by a grant from the NSW Government’s Office of Sport.