By the numbers
A community on the move
1,194People in Haven
~4,000In the catchment
100+Primary students
~400Hall uses a year
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Planning for Haven's future
A growing community working with the council on a sports hub and a new community centre, arising out of clear and demonstrated need.
Where we are headed
Haven has the highest state percentage of young families living in the area, which proves it is a great place to live. The catchment, including McKenzie Creek, Bungalally and Horsham South, is likely to be in the vicinity of 4,000 people.
The community hall is used around 400 times a year by a long list of user groups, and is also hired for weddings, birthdays, seminars and as a relief centre. The twenty-three-acre reserve continues to be under precinct planning, with one of the main demonstrated needs being to replace the old public hall with a new community centre.
A grant has already been secured to light all twelve tennis courts. The plan is for the Haven Sports Hub to be developed first, with the playing fields completed so that soccer and cricket can move out to the reserve.
The Haven Market has been running since 2007 and was originally a fundraising activity to help with improvements on the reserve. A petition organised in 2013 gathered more than 600 signatures supporting improved facilities.
So, where to from here?
The vision
A sports hub
Working with the council and community on a sports hub centred on tennis, soccer and cricket at the one reserve, with the playing fields developed first.
A multi-use building
Planning for a new multi-use building to service all of the reserve's user groups, replacing the old public hall.
Court lighting
A grant has been secured to light all twelve tennis courts, opening up night tennis and more evening programs for the community.
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The committee works continually with the council to develop this precinct into a great space for the community and its many visitors.