Lauren Jackson Sports Centre Upgrade

Stage 1 Redevelopment Complete

Updated: January 2026

Stage 1 of the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre redevelopment has been officially unveiled, marking a major milestone for one of southern NSW’s most important indoor sporting venues.

Centre namesake and Albury local Lauren Jackson attended the opening alongside Albury Mayor Kevin Mack, the Hon. Sussan Ley MP, Leader of the Opposition and Federal Member for Farrer, and Justin Clancy MP, Member for Albury.

As part of the opening, Ms Jackson unveiled a special tribute to her career, tracing her progression from junior basketball to the highest level of the international women’s game. The tribute will remain on display for players, spectators and visitors to the centre.

The Stage 1 works included:

• A new playing surface
• Player and family accessible change rooms
• Increased show-court seating capacity
• New administration and corporate spaces

Stage 2 of the redevelopment remains as an endorsed master plan, pending future funding opportunities.

Major Milestone Accomplished

Updated: August 2025

Following the commissioning of the refurbished courts 4 and 5 at the newly renovated Lauren Jackson Sports Centre we are very excited to announce that the new front entrance and amenities will be open to the public from Friday 15^th August.

This is a major milestone in the project with this side of the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre now two thirds bigger and all areas of the building are new or have been refurbished.

What does this mean for users of the facility:

• As of Friday 15^th August, 2025 entry to the facility will be back through the normal front entrance off North St.
• Parking will still be located at the East end of the building and the access path will be the same as it was prior to the renovation commencing.
• The entry driveway at the front of the building has been remodeled and is strictly a drop and go or pick up area.
• At the front door of the building there is a new pedestrian crossing which is clearly marked and also a raised speed hump to slow traffic.
• Construction work is still continuing on courts 1,2 and 3 and we are looking forward to this being completed toward the end of 2025.

Other things to be aware of:

• All grassed areas around the building have been landscaped and grass re-seeded.  All areas are blocked off and we ask everyone to stay on the paths around the building and do not walk on the blocked off areas.
• Please remember we are still a construction site and STRICTLY NO ACCESS areas must be complied with.
• The layout and floor plan of the building is different.
• There is clearly marked “way finding” signage in the building to help you find what you are looking for.
• Public toilets are in a new location in the west end of the building which is clearly marked.
• Multiple water filling stations are now available at both ends of the building.
• There are multiple new event spaces which will only be accessible during scheduled events.
• Kiosk operations will start back up once we recommission the space.  This may not be available from day 1 but won’t be far away.

We are looking forward to sharing the new venue spaces and refurbished areas with everyone and ask that you respect the work that has been done to turn our 40 year old building into a fantastic new facility which we can enjoyed for years to come.

Stage 1 Reaches Major Milestone

The Lauren Jackson Sports Centre redevelopment has reached a significant milestone this week with the successful handover of the first two newly renovated courts. This marks a major step forward in the transformation of the facility. The new foyer and amenities are on track for completion and handover in late August, enhancing the overall visitor experience. Construction has now commenced on the remaining courts, with the full project expected to be completed by December 2025.

Stage 1 construction continues

Updated: April 2025
Construction on Stage 1 of the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre Redevelopment continues to progress on schedule. Key works currently underway include the redevelopment of courts 3, 4 and 5, as well as the construction of a new foyer, meeting spaces, and upgraded change rooms. These significant upgrades aim to enhance both the functionality and user experience of the Centre for local sporting clubs, community groups and major sporting events.

This stage follows the successful completion of initial construction milestones in late 2024, which included early site preparation works and the establishment of new temporary access points to the facility.

Stage 1 construction continues

Updated: 14 November 2024
This week saw the completion of the first construction milestone with early preparation works now complete. Redevelopment works have now moved forward with new fencing erected and significant changes to building access.

• Access to the facility will move to the south side of the building via a temporary entrance from Monday 18 November, accessible from the rear of the carpark (access to the facility will not be available via the current entrance).
• Wayfinding signage has been erected to ensure all visitors can easily navigate the facility.
• Temporary facilities such a toilets and changerooms are now available and are clearly signed within the building compound.
• Visitors are encouraged to only use the large rear car park at the east end of the facility as access to the building will be from this carpark.

Further information about changes to Lauren Jackson Sport Centre and competitions as construction proceeds, will be provided as further milestones are met. Where feasible, AlburyCity are committed to managing and where possible mitigating any disruptions by ensuring the following:

• Two courts will remain available at Lauren Jackson Sports Centre at all times during construction.
• Two additional courts have been contracted for use at The Scots School Albury, to manage existing demand and ensure key user groups can continue to operate their competitions.