Sod turned on Hervey Bay’s new $2.8m state-of-the-art basketball centre

The first sod has been turned in the construction of Hervey Bay’s new $2.8 million multipurpose basketball centre at the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct.

The turning of the sod at the Fraser Coast's new basketball facilities.

The first sod has been turned as construction of Hervey Bay’s new $2.8 million multipurpose basketball centre at the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct gets underway.

Hervey Bay Basketball Association president Matthew Baker said the club had grown rapidly over the past few years and after many years of advocating for a home of their own they were thrilled the new state-of-the-art centre was underway.

The centre will provide new indoor and outdoor courts for the sport’s 600 local players.

“We would like to thank Fraser Coast Regional Council for their investment in the future of the Fraser Coast,” he said in a statement provided by the council.

A state-of-the-art basketball centre is coming to Hervey Bay after development approval was granted by Fraser Coast Council. Picture: Supplied

“This project will be the largest indoor multipurpose sports facility on the Fraser Coast and a huge asset to our community.”

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the concrete slab was being poured next week, with construction of the facility expected to be finished by June 2025.

“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.

“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.

The turning of the sod at the Fraser Coast's new basketball facilities.

“Hervey Bay Basketball is one of the fastest-growing sporting associations on the Fraser Coast, with 650 players registered this year.”
Mr Seymour said the centre was a much-needed investment to address the current and future growth of the sport 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,” he said.

A state-of-the-art basketball centre is coming to Hervey Bay after development approval was granted by Fraser Coast Council. Picture: Supplied

“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.”

Mr 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.

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