LIFE & STYLE
Kevin Betts Stadium expansion a boon for basketball , wheelchair sports
Basketballers and wheelchair sports enthusiasts are set to enjoy an exciting future at Kevin Betts Stadium at Mount Druitt after Blacktown City Council began work to expand the venue .
Two indoor courts will be built adjacent to the existing structure , doubling current capacity and providing greater opportunities for people to be fit and active .
A lobby connection will allow easy , covered access between the new courts and existing building and more amenities will be provided .
Getting to and from the venue will be made easier , more parking will be provided , and the driveway upgraded .
Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting said basketball and wheelchair sports at the stadium are at capacity and the expansion would allow more people to participate .
“ The demand to play at Kevin Betts Stadium is an example of how seriously the Blacktown City community takes its sport ,” he said .
“ We want to reward that enthusiasm to be active and ensure everyone who wants to play can do so .”
Basketball and wheelchair sports will be popular events at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games , which will only generate more interest in participation .
City of Blacktown Basketball Association and Wheelchair Sports NSW / ACT are major users of the
Cr Carol Israel , Cr Bob Fitzgerald , Mayor Brad Bunting , Edmond Atalla MP and Grindley construction workers .
stadium and will be able to better satisfy demand for their competitions once the work is complete .
The expanded stadium is due to be completed in mid-2025 .
There will be some changes to stadium access while the work is underway .
Council and the NSW Government ’ s Office of Sport are contributing about $ 5 million each to fund the project .
Council has a fine track record of serving its sporting community . In June , Blacktown City was named Council of the Year at the Sport NSW Community Sports Awards for its outstanding service .
This was the third time in the past four years Council had received the honour .
Mayor Brad Bunting shoots at Kevin Betts Stadium .
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