New Irrigation System for Inglewood’s MacIntyre Sports Complex
Published on 27 January 2026
The playing surfaces at the MacIntyre Sports Complex in Inglewood are set for a major improvement, with Goondiwindi Regional Council preparing to install a new underground pop up irrigation system across the main field.
The team will this week commence marking out the field. The new irrigation system is scheduled to be installed over two weeks commencing Monday 2 February, and is expected to be completed ahead of the peak 2026 sporting season.
The upgrade is a priority project identified in the Inglewood MacIntyre Sports Complex Master Plan, which was developed in partnership with local sporting clubs and community users and will be completed by a local contractor. The $58,000 project is funded by Goondiwindi Regional Council and reflects Council’s continued investment in maintaining community sporting infrastructure across the region.
The new system will replace the ageing manual travelling irrigator, providing a more reliable and efficient method of watering the grounds.
Councillor Kym Skinner, Council’s Lifestyle and Education portfolio holder, said the upgrade would deliver long term benefits for both Council staff and the clubs who rely on the facility.
“Moving to a modern, automated irrigation system will significantly reduce manual labour requirements and deliver better value for our community,” Cr Skinner said. “The ability to irrigate after hours and overnight will improve water efficiency and allow more moisture to reach the soil before daytime temperatures increase.”
Cr Skinner further stated that the investment would help maintain a high standard of the playing fields year-round.
“The Inglewood community takes great pride in the MacIntyre Sports Complex, and this upgrade will support healthier turf,” she said. “It’s a long-term improvement that benefits every player and volunteer who contributes to local sport at the MacIntyre Sports Complex.”
The irrigation works form part of a broader program of upgrades at the MacIntyre Sports Complex. Council has also secured $250,000 from ACCIONA Energía for the construction of a purpose-built community gym, scheduled to commence in early 2026.
The new facility will replace the gym previously housed in the flood-damaged Inglewood Recreation Centre and will nearly double the existing space.
The project follows extensive community consultation after the 2021 floods, and is designed to meet community needs, including dedicated storage areas for junior and senior rugby league, social sports and other local groups. website: To find out more about the Inglewood MacIntyre Sports Complex Master Plan, head to Council’s www.grc.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/2/residents/documents/inglewood-macintyre-sports-complex-master-plan.pdf