In recent times hundreds of homes have been built in North Orange, many more are planned for South Orange and the population is increasing yet there are no plans for more sporting facilities.

They shifted the netball courts from the centre of town to the Eastern edge and now it is nearly a 30-minute drive from North Orange to the courts.

It's the same with Jack Brabham Park and both these areas are nearing their capacity to host games.

We do not want to become like some areas of Sydney where children cannot join teams as there are not enough sports grounds for more teams.

Now is the time to plan and build more sports areas throughout Orange, not in one area but spread out for communities so they can be accessed easily by walking or riding and not having to provide huge carparks.