Geraldton Basketball Stadium multi-million dollar upgrades completed

The multi-million dollar upgrades to the Geraldton Basketball Stadium in Western Australia have been completed with the facility now including four new indoor courts.

The GABA currently has more than 2,300 members and operates a high-standard junior and senior competition as well as hosting the Buccaneers State Basketball League team.

It also operates several programs to support the diverse needs of the community including Aussie Hoops, Midnight Basketball Program for Indigenous youth, and the Wheelchair Competition.

The major upgrade was jointly funded by the State Government – which invested $3.5 million – and the Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association (GABA), which provided $1.05 million.

A commemorative plaque was unveiled by Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan and Sports Minister David Templeman at the stadium marking the successful completion of this significant community infrastructure project.

Premier Mark McGowan noted “Community sport is the heart and soul of our regional communities, and cities like Geraldton deserve top-notch sporting facilities.

“These important upgrades were championed by Lara Dalton and the Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association, and I’m proud to see our election commitment come to fruition.

“This is a significant investment into the Geraldton community that will see local aspiring basketball champions on the courts for generations to come.”

Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton added “having experienced many years as a kid playing on the outside bitumen courts, and as a previous coach, player, and parent, I am absolutely delighted to see this project come to fruition. It has been a grass roots campaign, with many hours dedicated to it from various committee members.

“Along with my good friend and former colleague Laurie Graham, I have fought hard to see it funded. We have supported the development every step of the way.

“We know that the community will benefit from this new facility for decades to come. “