I am writing to formally request consideration for the development of a new stadium within our community. At present, our existing facilities are outdated, undersized, and unable to meet the needs of players, supporters, and the wider public. A modern stadium would not only support local sport but also serve as a multipurpose venue for community events, entertainment, and regional competitions.

Upgraded sports facilities are desperately needed in the region. This fantastic facility needs to be built

I support the repalcement of the ageing infrastructure at Broadmeadow with a new facility

This will be one of the advancements in Newcastle for sport, based on the fact Basketball is a popular sport, that can be played all year round

Newcastle is running out of green sporting areas and the proposal of the location of the 'new indoor centre' would have a huge impact on the traffic conditions and community. The infrastructure is not designed to be able to with stand the events held now that are frequently scheduled at the same time. The amount of foot traffic and road traffic creates alot of congestion and frustration to people attending the events and the community in the area. Why are we moving the basketball stadium when Broadmedow has been named the central hub of Newcastle with rezoning for the area to build developments. This indoor centre be involved near the knights centre of excellence and create a 'sports hub ' o the other side. Lambton high school has no green area as it is and as someone that attended the school and still walk past the area the green fields are used! The green fields are used through out the winter and summer for sporting events and the roads can not handle the traffic and amount of people now.
There has been NO consultation with community from a state and council level. Listen to the community and provide alternatives instead of listing one option only.
Lambton needs the green space we do not need anti social behaviour and an increase in foot traffic as there is already so many other concerns. The boke track and walking track will attract antisocial behaviour and it is dangerous at night as it is.
Consider the community and consider the infrastructure and give Lambton and Broadmeadow better options. The tram and the train were meant to play a huge role in connecting Newcastle why build a facilitiy like this so far away.

Basketball in Newcastle is continuing to grow for all ages! All of my kids play and so does my husband! We have a number of brilliant players from Newcastle and it would be such a shame for that to stop.

There is already an overload of congestion and limited parking in this area, along with limited green space that this project would reduce even further. This project would be better built closer to broadmeadow train station.

This application should be supported given it will not result in significant environmental or social impact and is in the public interest.
The sport of basketball is quickly growing in popularity and the current facilities for Newcastle Basketball are inadequate to cater for the growth in the sport. The current facility has long been in disrepair, with a leaking roof and is potentially structurally unstable, risking the safety of the community. It is the only indoor sporting venue where games are called off due to rain or heat.
It is acknowledged that the proposed location is not supported by a section of the community, however the proposed site is seen as a last resort, with other suitable locations and development applications previously being rejected due to similar community concerns.
Newcastle Basketball are being forced out of their current facility. It would make sense to knock down and re-build on the current site however this is not possible given land use conflict with the proposed Broadmeadow Place Strategy. As I understand, the organisation only has a couple more years in which to vacate the premises, at which time if another facility is not built, there will be a serious blow to the future of the sport in Newcastle.
A state significant development application can take years to prepare and the construction of the facility could be another 1-2 years. It is therefore not feasible to withdraw the application and find an alternative site as this would not meet the timing restrictions for the current facility and the sport would have no home.
Newcastle Basketball are currently turning away hundreds of children and young adults who wish to engage in the sport because they simply do not have the facilities to accommodate the demand. We should always promote children wanting to exercise and obtain social interaction through sport.
The facility is also an embarrassment to the city of Newcastle with professional NBL1 games televised across the country. The Newcastle facility is decrepit in comparison to other basketball organisations in Maitland, Central Coast and Sydney. As NSW' second largest city we deserve a state of the art facility as soon as possible.
Despite some degree of localised community objection for this site, for the greater public interest the development should be approved for the benefit of citizens of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie local government areas.

With McDonald Stadium, the hockey fields, and Lambton High School all in close proximity, our area already experiences significant traffic congestion and parking strain. On game days, when visitors avoid paid parking, they flood nearby side streets, including ours, which is two to three blocks away. It’s not uncommon for residents to be unable to park in front of their own homes.

Now, with the proposal to replace a well-used open field with a recreation centre, many of us are left questioning the rationale. That green space isn’t idle. It’s actively used by local sporting teams as well as school students and community members for informal play and connection. Isn’t that the very essence of recreation?

This plan feels rushed and out of step with the needs of a predominantly residential area. The introduction of a large facility like this will inevitably impact the surrounding homes, through increased traffic, noise, and loss of accessible green space. We’re not lacking in resources here. Wouldn’t it make more sense to invest in under-resourced communities, where such a centre could expand access and opportunity, rather than diminish what little open space we have left?