I fully support this new location and proposal.

The adjustments that have been made have addressed concerns and I think it’s important to keep it in the same vicinity as the current stadium, with good access to public transport and other sporting facilities.
There is still a lot of green space remaining in the area, and I appreciate that local residents are opposed but this would be the case no matter where a new facility is built. Broadmeadow is the hub for sport in Newcastle and it’s important to keep the facility as part of this.

I would like to express my strong support for the development of the new basketball stadium. This facility is much needed in our region, both as a professional venue and as a community space.
Basketball continues to grow in popularity, yet our area lacks a dedicated, high-quality facility that can support both elite-level competition and grassroots participation. A professional stadium would not only attract major events and showcase talent but also inspire the next generation of players.
Equally important, the stadium would provide residents with greater opportunities to stay active, develop their skills, and connect through sport. Access to safe, modern facilities encourages healthier lifestyles and strengthens community spirit.
This project has the potential to deliver lasting benefits for both professional sport and everyday participation, and I fully support its development.

We need a waterproof basketball stadium. It is a really popular and growing sport so better facilities will only increase uptake. We need to encourage young people to be active and provide safe places for that. Please finally get this done

The approval of this project is critical for the development of junior basketball in the Newcastle area. The current basketball stadium is in a state of disrepair and there are no other facilities in the region. When you consider that Newcastle is the largest non-capital city in the country, for there to be only one basketball stadium in the area not acceptable. Smaller regional towns such as Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie have far superior facilities than we do.
The selected location is a perfect venue for the new stadium. Currently, the fields are used semi-regularly on weekends and ad hoc throughout the week.
The basketball courts are used from 6am to 10pm most days, and a stadium at this venue would put the location to better use.
There will be no additional traffic congestion. At present most traffic to the stadium either goes past this location or turns at the intersection of Lambton/Turton Road - this poses no issues currently.

Build a new stadium and car park

I would like to make a strong objection to the development of the HISC on Wallarah and Blackley Ovals, New Lambton.

Community Consultation
I am starting this submission by saying I am disappointed with the way the local residents have been ignored and left out of the consultation and planning process. No one from Newcastle Basketball has ever come to our homes and asked us what we think about the basketball stadium being built in our neighbourhood and on these ovals.

Traffic
The traffic around this area is congested at the best of times. The consultants say it won’t be as bad because one of the changes they have made is to move the entry/exit 3 m to the south to help with traffic congestion. That will only make a very minor change by hopefully avoiding conflict between cars exiting the McDonald Jones Stadium to the right onto Turton Road and basketball patrons exiting to the left onto Turton Road at the same time.

The amended traffic assessment states that there will be no impact on the three main intersections along Turton Road – Turton/Lambton Roads, Turton/Young Roads, Turton/Griffiths Road, only that the timing of the traffic signals at the Griffith Road intersection will be adjusted. I cannot understand why the other two major intersections will not be affected by the extra traffic and no amendments are being made to the traffic light signals there.

Once the motel and the entertainment centre which are part of the Broadmeadow Place Strategy are built near the intersection of Turton Road and Griffith Road, the traffic congestion will be even worse.

Flooding
I attended the information session for the community on 9/925 and was told that the site was designed so that water run-off would be directed into the stormwater drain. There is a natural spring running under the ovals all the way into Arthur Edden Oval and it flows into the stormwater drain every day. The stormwater drain is not going to be able to cope with the run-off from the development, the run-off from the natural spring, and periods of heavy rainfall. I believe the locals know how the drain works better than the flood consultants, but at no stage have the flood consultants approached the local residents for information. I have watched these drains for 25 years and my family and I had to evacuate from our home, which is one block away from the drain, in waist deep water during the 2007 Pasha Bulker storm.

When I asked the flood consultant what weather conditions they used to make their assessment of flooding risks, I was told that the 2007 Pasha Bulker storm weather event was used to make some of their assessments. The stormwater drain adjacent to the site has overflowed its banks many times in weather events less severe than the Pasha Bulker storm of 2007.

I am not against the new basketball stadium development going ahead in Newcastle, but I am against where they want to build it in New Lambton.

Suzann Wallace
5 Henderson Street, New Lambton.

I am writing to express my full support for the development of a new basketball stadium in the Lambton area. The current facility, which has long served as a cornerstone for our local basketball community, has deteriorated significantly over the years. Issues such as roof leaks and general wear have made it increasingly difficult to maintain a safe and functional environment for players and spectators alike.
Basketball is a rapidly growing sport in our region, with participation spanning all age groups—from young children to adults. Due to the overwhelming demand for court space, games and training sessions have been forced into high school halls that are often slippery and unsuitable for competitive play. This not only compromises safety but also fragments our community, as teams and families are scattered across multiple venues.
A new, purpose-built stadium would allow us to bring everyone back under one roof. It would foster a stronger sense of community, provide a safe and high-quality environment for athletes, and support the continued growth of basketball in Newcastle. Such a facility would benefit current players, future generations, and the broader local economy through events, tournaments, and increased engagement.
On behalf of myself, my children, and countless others who rely on basketball as a source of connection, health, and personal development—I wholeheartedly support the proposal for a new stadium in Lambton.

I think this is a terrific use of the space, which pulls together all of the different sporting activities that are being created in the new precinct.

This is an essential facility for the Hunter region sporting community. The discussions have gone on for a very long time now and really need to be wrapped up and the facility build as soon as possible.

It’s essential for the 6000 current members to have a facility available as soon as possible and this is in the perfect location. We really look forward to seeing the development come to fruition.