The development is desperately needed to support the community and increase tourism within the local Newcastle region. We travel a lot to other regions for basketball and their facilities far surpass ours and they are ion comparison much smaller regional centers like, Coffs Harbor, Tamworth and Port Macquarie.
If anything I believe the development should be bigger so we can host State Title tournaments and further advertise what a great city we are and promote the greater Hunter Area

Sewerage problems in the area, the currents system can’t handle the waste now, it will only get worse with added building
Traffic for the narrow streets, people struggle to get down their street and in their driveways when current sports are on
Traffic will increase down young road which is already busy
Elderly people, loud and late noise
Green space lost, current sports and weekend users
Flooding
Evacuation space for high school
Loss of view for the unit block
Loss of house value for current residents

A development like this should not be approved. There will be significant impact on the community with losing valuable green space that is currently available to all as well as the impact on the local area in regards to traffic and parking in residential areas. This is already being experienced on a daily basis and even more impact on days where events are on at the Stadium and surrounding fields.
The land should be accessible to all not just basketball players. Just do up the current facility

Newcastle basketball deserves a new stadium to match the growth and success of the sport in the region. With rising attendance, strong community support, and a talented team in the NBL1, a modern facility would enhance fan experience, support player development, and attract more events to the city. A new stadium would not only reflect the city's passion for basketball but also boost local economy and youth engagement in sport.

Sewerage problems already exists for housing around the proposed project, when heavy rain, houses go without toilets
Elderly neighbourhood, loud and late noise
Flooding
Loss of green space
Emergency assembly point for school
Parking issues streets too narrow
Traffic already busy for all streets around project, young rd will become dangerous with the excess flow of traffic
Cycle way comprised
Existing sport usage
Weekend usage by families

I am writing as a proud member of the Newcastle community and as a parent of five active children who have grown up playing local sport. I wish to offer my strong support for the proposed Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC) State Significant Development Application (SSDA).

Our current basketball stadium, while it has served us for many years, is clearly no longer fit for purpose. Ageing facilities, limited court space, and weather-related disruptions make it increasingly difficult for children and families to stay involved in indoor sports year-round. For a growing city like Newcastle, the need for a modern, accessible, and all-weather facility has never been greater.

The HISC represents an exciting opportunity to invest in the long-term health and vibrancy of our community. It’s not just about basketball—this centre will support a wide range of indoor sports, including futsal, pickleball, volleyball, netball, and tennis. That kind of multi-sport capability makes it a genuine community hub—welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

One of the most heartbreaking things as a parent is seeing children turned away or missing out on sport because of lack of space. The expanded court capacity at the HISC will change that. It means more kids staying active, more families engaged in healthy routines, and fewer barriers to participation.

Beyond the physical benefits, this facility promises broader social impact. It provides a safe, inclusive space where young people can belong, grow, and find positive pathways. It supports mental health, builds social bonds, encourages diversity, and nurtures local talent in a region that is brimming with potential.

I urge the decision-makers to see this development not just as an infrastructure project, but as a vital investment in the wellbeing and future of Newcastle. The HISC will be a legacy for generations to come, and I wholeheartedly support its approval.

Sincerely,
Newcastle Resident and Parent

I support tjis project

Much needed facility for the region

The HISC is an appropriate replacement for the aging Newcastle Basketball Centre and will secure the long-term future of indoor sport in the region. Beyond its sporting benefits, the project plays a key role in advancing the Broadmeadow Place Strategy, by paving the way for essential new housing and urban renewal in the area.
It will support a range of sports including basketball, volleyball, badminton, netball, futsal, and pickleball. The facility is designed to be fully accessible and inclusive, ensuring people of all ages and abilities can be physically and socially active in a community atmosphere.

I would like to say that I DO NOT support the proposal to build a new basketball stadium on Wallarah and Blackley ovals, the reasons being,
Flooding
These ovals have served and demonstrated for many years that they are a flood detention basin,during periods of heavy rain they have not only absorbed rain but they have also acted as run off catchment for Ker-Rai Creek. They have also on many occasions helped to stop Turton road from flooding as these ovals sit lower than Turton road.
I live on the corner of Avondale and Hobart Rd new lambton which is about 1km from the centre of Wallarah and blackley ovals, Ker-Rai Creek is behind the houses across the road from me,about 50 mtrs away. It only takes a 20-30min downpour for the Creek to back up from the bridge on Turton road then Hobart Rd, Avondale Rd, Tyrone Rd and surrounding streets become flooded, please see attached photos, in just over 20yrs I've lived here this has happened at least 15 times,every time it happens now Newcastle police block the road and redirect traffic. If Newcastle basketball are allowed to build on these ovals they will have to be built higher than Turton road so they don't get flooded themselves and Newcastle basketball knows their proposed site floods because in their reply to submission they have stated that they will move their patrons up to a mezzanine floor, they are proposing this stadium is going to hold 2500 people,that's a lot to evacuate in under an hour to a mezzanine floor, in their R.T.S they have also stated that they are going to place bollards in the carpark to stop cars being washed into the creek, if they are expecting water to run that quickly across their carpark surely they can see it's going to flood the houses on Monash and Turton road, not to mention Turton road itself.
Traffic
Turton road is a extremely busy Rd,during which when there's a event at McDonald Jones stadium surrounding streets are closed and traffic comes to a standstill, there is not enough parking available at McDonald Jones stadium so therefore all the neighbouring streets become congested, I live about 1.4kms from the stadium and my street becomes jam packed with cars,I and my neighbours have had our driveways blocked on more than one occasion, it is quite common to see Newcastle council Rangers booking cars up and down the street, this situation becomes much worse if the hockey is on at the same time. One could only imagine if we had to cope with a 2500 basketball crowd also,in Newcastle basketball RTS when they were told they could not use McDonald Jones stadium carpark their reply was they would use surrounding streets. A lot of houses in the area only have on street parking so if you go out it's a long walk back home,I'm stating this from experience.
Green space
Newcastle basketball have stated in their RTS that there's plenty of other Green space in the area,there is but it's all used by other sporting codes,kentish oval has cricket and football during their relative seasons. Harder oval is reserved for the higher grades in these sports and is not available to the general public. With leaves Wallarah and blackley ovals, every Saturday these ovals are crowded with junior sports, cricket, footy and soccer,the toilets,change rooms and other facilities are fairly new and modern and are one of a few suitable for young girls taking up sports. Different codes train on these ovals are couple of times a week and if the kids loose these ovals it may well end their sport if their parents have to travel far.
On top of this,Lambton high school students use these grounds each and every school day,not only for lunch time run around but also school sports.
In conclusion, I totally agree Newcastle basketball needs a new basketball stadium, but I totally disagree that it should be built on those ovals.
Thank you.