Turf practice nets are a requirement for hosting cricket's elite competitions like the Sheffield Shield and the $130,000 addition was fully funded by Orange City Council in its continued bid to attract marquee fixtures.

The nets' unveiling comes as Orange City Council moves closer to a start date for Wade Park's much-anticipated Centre of Excellence, which is crucial to that bid and is still estimated to be complete late next year.

"We're getting closer to a start on the Centre of Excellence with Council expected to consider awarding a tender in October. All going well it will be finished late next year. These nets will work in tandem," Orange mayor Reg Kidd said.

"Anyone who's playing cricket to this level of excellence needs to be training on turf wickets."

Sport and recreation committee chair Jason Hamling and Orange District Cricket Association president Mark Frecklington agreed, the latter said the nets will provide a vital developmental tool in the looming summer and beyond.

Construction on the nets finished in May and with the surface's preparation complete they'll be used for the first time on Sunday when Orange's senior representative side begins training.

"Turf training nets are crucial when it comes to simulating normal pitch conditions (and) develop both the batting and bowling skills of players, " Cr Hamling said.

"These nets will help affirm Wade Park as the premier cricket facility in the region and the regional hub for cricket player development."

"It's great to have the nets available for this summer, having turf nets takes players and clubs' ability to prepare to another level," Mr Frecklington added.

"In terms of development for our junior and senior players it will be a really good asset, it'll be interesting to see how they go on Sunday when they're used for the first time."

WATCH: Orange mayor Reg Kidd tries his best to test out Wade Park's turf nets...

The nets' square could potentially yield five different lanes but week-to-week two will be prepared, with the workload to be managed closely.

Mr Frecklington explained four of the five senior clubs are expected to be allocated one day to train on the turf once a fortnight, on a rotating basis. Kinross Wolaroi School has its own turf nets, and isn't expected to use Wade Park.

The strategy behind watering Council-owned grounds has changed ahead of the summer as well, as a result of Level 4 water restrictions.

Along with the likes of Riawena Oval and the Jack Brabham Park complex, Wade Park's centre wicket and inner circle will be watered as necessary while the outfield will not, in a bid to conserve water where possible.