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.
The Council says two indoor courts will be built adjacent to the existing structure, doubling its current capacity, while a lobby connection will allow easy, covered access between the new courts and existing building.
Mayor, Brad Bunting said basketball and wheelchair sports at the stadium are at capacity and the expansion will 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.”
City of Blacktown Basketball Association and Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT are major users of the stadium and will be able to better satisfy demand for their competitions once the work is complete, the Council said.
The expanded stadium is due to be completed in mid-2025.
Council and the NSW Government’s Office of Sport are contributing around $5 million each to fund the project.
