CONSTRUCTION of Hervey Bay’s new multipurpose basketball facility officially kicked off with the first sod turned at the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct.
Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the concrete slab was being poured next week, with construction of the facility expected to be completed by June 2025.
“Stage 1 of the new $2.8 million facility will feature two indoor courts and associated facilities within the newly named Bendigo Bank Stadium,” he said.
“Hervey Bay Basketball is one of the fastest-growing sporting associations on the Fraser Coast with 650 players registered this year.
“This facility is a much-needed investment that addresses both the current and future growth of basketball in the region.
“Council signed off on a 20-year lease agreement with the Basketball Association earlier this year, securing a dedicated home for the sport at the precinct for decades to come.
“This is a much-needed sports facility, catering to a wide range of sports and events, making it an ideal hub for the Hervey Bay Basketball Association.
“Participation in sport is a vitally important part of a healthy community. Our sporting clubs do a wonderful job in getting people involved and active and we need to make sure we have good facilities.
Hervey Bay Basketball Association President Matthew Baker said the club has had exponential growth over the last few years and after many years of advocating for a home of our own we are very excited for the commencement of this project.
“We would like to thank Fraser Coast Regional Council for their investment in the future of the Fraser Coast. This project will be the largest indoor multipurpose sports facility on the Fraser Coast and a huge asset to our community.”
Cr Seymour said the community will also be able to hire the basketball facility for practice and games when not in use by the Basketball Association.
“The new multipurpose facility was a key element in the Fraser Coast Sport and Recreation Precinct Master Plan, and it’s part of Council’s broader commitment to fostering a healthy, active and vibrant community,” he said.
