It is a wetland and easily floods. It is used every weekend for sports training and every day by several pe classes and children at lunch at Lambton high. It is also across the road from the NRL stadium and international hockey centre. This location is very poor, would be better on the abandoned gas works near Islington

This facility is important for kids and families & it’s great that it is near the sports precinct.

I support this proposal as it will benefit the community in terms of health, fitness and building community. The venue will have a long lasting impact and provide opportunities for children and families to participate in healthy endeavours. The location within the sports precinct is ideal to support transport planning. The venue is desperately needed as the old stadium is not suitable to support major events and regular competitions.

I strongly support the proposal and any requests to expedite the process as there is a desperate need for the facility and the delays can not continue.

There are about 150 football fields in Newcastle (excluding schools). There are SIX basketball courts.
Build more basketball courts, stadiums, you name it. Give basketball a chance.

Basketball is the second biggest sport in the world and a plethora of people play every night in the Newcastle area. We need a great stadium for the community

Highly support this project. I will create a great space for the many indoor sports around Newcastle. While also providing a location for the kids at lambton high to play sport in a space that would not currently be used during wet weather.

To the approving authority for the proposed development of the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC),
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for the development of the new Hunter Indoor Sports Centre in Newcastle. As a basketball player who has utilized the current Broadmeadow facility since 1998, I have witnessed firsthand its incredible but often strained capacity. This facility, despite its age, has accommodated hundreds, if not thousands, of athletes on a weekly basis, demonstrating the immense demand for indoor sports in our region.
However, the current facility is frequently at maximum capacity due to the lack of any comparable alternatives in the Newcastle area. While Newcastle has excellent provisions for outdoor sports, indoor sports remain underserved, despite being a preferred option for many participants. This project is long overdue and will address this significant shortfall.
The new HISC will not only provide a modern, high-quality venue that Newcastle can be proud of but will also be a major step toward fostering a healthier community. Its year-round capacity will allow for a substantial increase in the number of events and competitions, encouraging greater participation in a wide range of sports.
Furthermore, the aging Broadmeadow facility presents ongoing safety concerns. Minimum maintenance and issues like water leaking onto the courts during bad weather create a dangerous environment for all users. The proposed new centre will resolve these issues, providing a safe and reliable space for the community.
In summary, the development of the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre is a vital and necessary project for Newcastle. It will meet the escalating demand for indoor sporting facilities, enhance community health, and provide a safe, modern venue for athletes and community groups for years to come.

I object to the loss of green space, Broadmeadow is marked for a large residential development and with this all green areas need to be preserved. This area is also flood prone and should never be developed.