This month marks 28 years since the stadium started operating in 1992, even though it wasn't "officially opened" until 1994.

What's special about this building, which remains fully functional to this day, is the community's drive, hard work and efforts in ensuring it was actually constructed.

Leeton resident Sue Meline was one of many community members who helped drive fundraising efforts so the building of the stadium could go ahead.

"I remember before that we just didn't have a place like it in Leeton," she recalled.

"All of the other towns around us had these lovely indoor stadiums ... Griffith and Narrandera both did.

"It was something the community here really needed.

"We were playing on some pretty rough outdoor surfaces back then."

So, the community decided there was only one thing to do in conjunction with Leeton Shire Council.

A fundraising committee was formed and through many years of fundraising and unique events, some serious money was raised.

There was everything from a B&S Ball in Leeton to a "duck-a-rama", but all had the same aim - raising enough money so an indoor stadium could be constructed.

Grants were also awarded and when it came time to build the facility, the community rolled up its sleeves again.

Countless residents donated their time and expertise to make the dream and vision come to life.

Many, many hours were spent by people from all walks of life to put in the effort.

With all of this in mind, some of those who were behind the initial drive and now starting to get together to perhaps plan a special event for when the 30^th anniversary does roll around in a couple of years time.

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Mrs Meline has kept records upon records of the whole process from decades ago, which includes a whole host of photographs.

She met with Leeton Shire Council staff members recently to discuss the possibility of handing all of this over for not just sake-keeping but display in the near future.

Another community member who was part of the committee all of those years ago was Grahme Fitzsimon.

"I think when we all look at the stadium today, everything remains so proud of what the community achieved," he said.

"It really was this huge community effort and it shouldn't be forgotten."

Anyone with ideas about how to mark the occasion in two years time is welcome to make those known.