Facility Naming Proposal - Molly Worthington Netball Facility

Project Information

In line with Council’s Naming of Asset’s Policy, Council is consulting on a proposal to name the new netball facility currently under construction within Booth Park Kurri Kurri, the Molly Worthington Netball Facility. The proposed name has been requested by the Kurri Kurri Netball Association and recognises Molly Worthington’s significant contribution to the development of netball in Kurri Kurri.

Molly Worthington was a founding member of the Kurri Kurri Netball Association and played a key role in bringing netball to the local community. Her dedication was instrumental in the establishment of the current netball courts on Maitland Street, which were named in her honour.

With the naming of the new facility, the existing netball courts on Maitland Street Kurri Kurri will no longer carry the Molly Worthington name. Instead, her legacy will continue through the naming of the new, purpose-built Molly Worthington Netball Facility located within Booth Park, Kurri Kurri. The proposal does not change name of Booth Park.

The new netball facility will include:

• 12 new floodlit plexipave netball courts
• A multipurpose half-court
• A modern amenities building featuring storage, canteen, changerooms, referee’s room, first aid room, meeting space, office, and toilets
• Formalised car parking
• Park furniture, landscaping, and stormwater infrastructure

Construction is expected to be completed late 2025.

How to make a submission

You can make a submission using the online form located below or by clicking this link.

Should you intend to make a submission in writing you, may do so by 4:00pm on Wednesday 13 August 2025. Please quote “Facility Naming Proposal - Molly Worthington Netball Facility”. Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager and can be submitted via:

• Email to council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au;
• Post to PO Box 152, CESSNOCK NSW 2325

Any views expressed in written submissions will be considered by Council before a final decision is made.