Newcastle Basketball is a cornerstone of community building in the region, playing a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant and inclusive environment. It is particularly noteworthy for its unwavering support and promotion of underrepresented women’s teams, which not only compete but excel in NSW and National competitions, bringing pride and recognition to Newcastle.

Despite these achievements, the current state of the facilities is a significant barrier to the organization’s potential. The inadequate infrastructure prevents Newcastle Basketball from hosting any of the competitions in which its teams consistently outperform others. This is the only stadium that must close during heavy rain due to safety concerns, forcing teams to play “away” in every competition.

The consequences of maintaining these substandard facilities are dire. There is a risk of losing teams, diminishing the ability to compete, and eroding the strong community of over 6000 members. Furthermore, Newcastle’s reputation could suffer, which is unacceptable. It is imperative to provide facilities that allow youth sport programs to thrive, ensuring that Newcastle Basketball can continue to build community and support underrepresented women’s teams effectively.

The new stadium will have a very positive impact on basketball and bringing people to Newcastle who will spend money within our community.
The stadium caters for so many demographics and lga areas (Lake Mac, Port Stephens, Maitland, Central Coast) the stadium is functional in all weather conditions and is only taking up one park space unlike others sports that need many and in poor weather these parks cannot be utilised. Parking spaces at the sporting facilities across the road is favourable option.
I support all aspects of this submission

Fully support this project that will benefit our community for many years

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Without this project, Newcastle will have no suitable venue for basketball from 2028 when the current facility will be demolished for residential. Even the current Broadmeadow stadium is run down and unsuitable for Waratah league, Newcastle is already a poor location for basketball but our players are national level. Newcastle needs this.

this project must idgaf abour the soccer people there is more parks then basketball stadiums

The current stadium is 50 years old, dangerous and a dump. Over 1,000 kids who want to play can’t because of lack of courts. Rep teams have to train at 5.30 in the morning because of lack of courts. A new stadium is needed and it must be in the proposed sporting complex area.

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I’m a meme et of the stadium and being here for so long mad brought so many people here to play so it’s kind of small to fit everyone so I think being another stadium would be a great help to help everyone be able to play