Bathurst District Football unveils new grandstands at Proctor Park
The matchday experience at Proctor Park Complex has been enhanced, thanks to the construction of new grandstands at Bathurst’s major football facility.
One grandstands have been erected near the clubhouse facing field one, with another expected to be finished in the coming days.
Work has been completed by former Bathurst District Football president Andrew Speed, of Speed’s Landscaping, with two new grandstands to be constructed between fields two and three too, with one facing each field.
Funding towards the project was secured by Panorama Football Club, who applied for a NSW Government grant worth $15,000, with Bathurst District Football covering the rest of the costs.
Bathurst District Football publicity officer Bradley Jurd said the new grandstands will add another dynamic to Proctor Park, which has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years.
“These grandstands will provide an adequate space for fans to sit and view their favourite clubs on matchdays,” he said.
“A big thanks has to go to Panorama Football Club, who secured funds for one of the grandstands, as well as Bathurst District Football, who covered the cost of the rest of the project.
“The Proctor Park Complex has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, with the opening of the three newly reconstructed fields in 2018, as well as tarring of the car park and the construction of a new amenities block in 2019.
“The recent works have only been possible thanks to the work of Bathurst Regional Council, the NSW Government, Bathurst District Football and the local clubs.
“Proctor Park is one of the leading sports facilities in Bathurst and the premier football complex in the Western NSW region.”
Panorama president Beau Yates said he was pleased to see his club help boost the profile of the sport in the local Bathurst community.
“The new grandstands are a great addition to the Proctor Park Complex,” he said.
“It’s been a good little process to secure the grant money through the state government and big thanks to Paul Toole. We’ve just been happy to be involved in the process to make it all happen.
“Over the past several years, the complex has really improved out of sight. It’s a great facility that you love playing on every weekend.”
The new grandstands will be put to use for the first time on February 20-21, when Proctor Park hosts the Bathurst Cup, a pre-season tournament that brings NPL, Regional League, Regional Conference and Association representative teams to Bathurst to play shortened games over the weekend.
