The proposed new sporting precinct is located on the corner of Stoney Creek Road and the Oxley Highway, at the western end of Port Lane.

The project was one of several key projects outlined in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's operational plan which was adopted at the ordinary council meeting on June 19.

The plan budgets for works projects for the 2019/20 financial year.

Once work is completed on the sporting precinct, it will be home to touch football fields; cricket fields; football, league and union fields; field lighting; a club room and grandstand with changerooms, canteen, kitchen and storerooms; multiple car parking areas; bus access; an off leash dog park and a children's playground.

Cr Lisa Intemann described the inclusion of the project in the operation plan as 'fantastic'.

"The is the first stage but it is a very big start on this project," Cr Intemann said.

"This will be, once completed, a wonderful facility for Wauchope and indeed the entire region.

"I think it is fantastic that it is going ahead."

Mayor Peta Pinson said the budget continues to focus on delivering key projects for the community.

"Involvement and feedback from our community has been critical in the development of next year's budget, which is a very positive sign for the future of our region," Cr Pinson said.

"There's a diverse range of projects planned, from road upgrades to new playground upgrades, improved sporting facilities, critical infrastructure and more.

"Continuing on from significant investment in important infrastructure over recent years, I'm excited that council can continue to bring numerous new projects to life for our community."

Other major projects in the operational plan for Port Macquarie include:

Wauchope and hinterland projects in the operational plan include:

Camden Haven projects include:

Overall council will invest more than $85 million in capital works projects including $36.1 million on the maintenance and upgrade of the local government area's road network, $23.6 million on local sports and recreation facilities and around $17.2 million on water supply.

General manager Craig Swift-McNair said that this year's plan is a continuation of the great work of recent years, and that council will continue to work on a wide range of projects that will benefit the entire community.

"We hear loud and clear how important it is to balance maintaining the existing facilities that we have, whilst planning and delivering new infrastructure for our growing community," Mr Swift-McNair said.

"This budget is very much the result of engagement with our community over a long period of time, and we look forward to continuing to listen to and deliver for the Port Macquarie-Hastings community."