The early indicative estimated cost of fully revamping Kiama Sporting Complex is expected to top more than $100 million as Kiama Council seeks feedback from the local community about how to upgrade the ageing facility.

Both the Kiama Sporting Complex and South Werri Reserve masterplans are going up for public exhibition on Tuesday and will be on display on the Council website for 56 days.

Kiama Mayor Cameron McDonald is keen to hear what the community thinks about which direction Council should take with each project.

“The public exhibition of these masterplans present different options for these locations, particularly the Kiama Sporting Complex, as to what the community might see as the future of these areas,” he said.

“We know that the lighting at the Complex is less than ideal, the playing surfaces need upgrading, and the facilities haven't been upgraded for a number of years.

“The Kiama and District Sports Association has been a great advocate for our sporting groups over a range of issues, including in support of bringing these master plans forward for public consultation.

“We're really looking forward to receiving public feedback on what these areas might look like. It may be that these current plans are not the appropriate plans because they were the subject of previous consultation.

“We've had the ability over a longer period of time to think about how those areas are being used and what options there might be for our community regarding their use.”

For such a mammoth undertaking as overhauling the Kiama Sporting Complex, a combined effort will be needed from all levels of government to fund a project which could cost north of $100 million.

“The different Complex plans have significant dollar values attached to them and a serious upgrade will not be possible without significant funding from federal or state governments” Cr McDonald said.

“It's not something that will happen overnight but essentially the finalised plan will enable us to advocate for funding to ensure that the facility is the best it can be.

“Short of that, we will also be looking at funding opportunities so that we can implement a staged process of upgrade for items that are necessary at this time, such as improved lighting, improved change room facilities so that those facilities are more suitable.”

While the South Werri Reserve does not come with such an enormous price tag, Council is keen to hear from residents about their vision for its design and functionality.

“There are a lot of users of the South Werri area, and considerations such as environmental and indigenous culture and history that we as a community are keen to protect, maintain and enhance” Cr McDonald added.

“Similarly to the Kiama Sports Complex, its important to have a South Werri Reserve plan in place to be able to take advantage of funding when it is available to implement the final plan for the area that the public decide they would like to see.”