- Basketball gets new bounce with revamped
Goldfields Basketball Stadium
- $6.8 million Cook Labor Government commitment
for the Kalgoorlie-Boulder community
- Project underlines the importance of sport in
regional Western Australia
The revamped Goldfields
Basketball Stadium, a critical piece of regional sporting infrastructure, has
been officially opened by Premier Roger Cook following a $14.8 million
transformation.
The project was anchored
by a $6.8 million funding commitment from the WA Labor Government - a 2021
election commitment - which has revitalised the facility to better meet the
needs of spectators and players of all ages.
Additional funding of
almost $4.5 million was provided by the Australian Government as part of the Building
Better Regions Fund, $3 million by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and $500,000
by the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Basketball Association.
The redevelopment of the Goldfields Basketball Stadium
included:
- structural repair and refurbishment of the existing three
court stadium;
- two additional indoor courts to accommodate basketball,
volleyball, and netball - one as a show court with tiered spectator seating;
- four new player changerooms, with access to toilets and
showers;
- public toilets, including universal access toilets;
- referee room with toilet and shower facilities;
- dedicated first aid room;
- canteen with servery and large function space;
- administration office and multiple meeting rooms;
- clubroom and corporate seating space; and
- increased storage space.
The result is a greatly
enhanced playing and spectating experience at a community facility that is the
home court for the Goldfields Giants in WA's top tier NBL1 competition, as well
as local senior and junior leagues.
Comments attributed to
Premier Roger Cook:
"My WA Labor Government
is delivering for regional communities across WA.
"Basketball's popularity
is exploding in our State, and we're delivering major investments so West
Aussies can get out on the court and reach their full potential.
"This is yet another key
election commitment for the Goldfields delivered by Ali Kent and my WA Labor
Government."
Comments attributed to Sport and Recreation
Minister David Templeman:
"It has been wonderful to
see the transformation of the stadium. Sport is integral to life in Western
Australia, it connects people and communities.
"Kalgoorlie-Boulder has a
proud sporting tradition, and I look forward to the day when we see a player
for the Boomers, Opals, Wildcats or Lynx who started out shooting hoops at this
amazing, revamped facility."
Comments attributed to Federal Senator Varun Ghosh:
"Sport is a way of life
in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the redevelopment of the Goldfields Basketball
Stadium will be enjoyed by players of all ages and skill levels.
"Two new state-of-the-art
indoor courts will open more sporting pathways for local athletes, while new
changerooms, spectator seating and a function space will bring more top-tier
competitions to the Goldfields region.
"Working with State and
local government to deliver for communities while supporting local jobs is what
the Building Better Regions Fund is all about."
Comments attributed to Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent:
"We have such a strong
sporting community in Kalgoorlie, and this project means we can meet the demand
for more courts and better facilities for local families.
"I'm proud to deliver
this election commitment, and can't wait to see local Kalgoorlie players hit
the courts at our stunning new stadium."
Comments attributed to City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor Glenn Wilson:
"The redevelopment of the
Goldfields Basketball Stadium is a leap forward for Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Sport
is such an important part of life here, and having a facility like this shows
just how much we value our local teams and the role they play in our community.
"The Goldfields Giants
now have a home court that matches their passion and talent, and it's a place
where players of all ages can come together to develop their skills and love
for the game. For our juniors especially, this is where dreams start.
"The City is proud to
have contributed $3 million to making this project happen because we know how
much this state-of-the-art facility means to our community. I know visiting
teams from Perth and beyond will enjoy playing here just as much as our locals do.
This stadium is a win for everyone in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
"It's great to see all
levels of Government come together to assist with funding this project and hats
off to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Basketball Association for their dedication to
making it a reality. I know they'll continue to make this stadium a hub for
regional sports excellence, filled with community spirit for many years to
come."
