Work commences on new Blacktown Disability Sports Centre

Blacktown City Council and Disability Sports Australia have advised that work on the Blacktown Disability Sports Centre at Blacktown International Sports Park is underway.

The new $15 million facility, fully funded by the NSW Government’s Office of Sport, will, once completed, offer users to two multipurpose courts, which will be used for a variety of sports and activities.

In a statement advising how the Centre will support balancing training with work, family and study commitments through customised amenities and fully accessible change rooms, the Council advised that visitors will be able to complement their training by using the gymnasium, aquatic recovery pool and accessible accommodation at the adjacent Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub (BEST).

School and community groups are among those expected to use the centre.

Anticipating that the facility will attract people from across Sydney, Blacktown City Mayor, Brad Bunting advised “the Blacktown Disability Sports Centre will give people of all abilities opportunities to use state of the art sports facilities.

“Blacktown International Sports Park is the premier venue of its kind in Western Sydney and Council is intent on keeping it that way.”

Disability Sports Australia Chief Executive, Ayden Shaw added “this Blacktown Disability Sports Centre represents a significant step forward in addressing the participation discrepancy gap for people with disabilities who want to be active.

“By providing state-of-the-art facilities and tailored support, we are creating an inclusive environment where everyone can pursue their sporting ambitions.

“We are thrilled to see this purpose-built facility come to life and commend Blacktown City Council on its outstanding work to date. This centre will enhance the physical well-being of individuals and create a sense of community and belonging.”

The centre will be able to accommodate:

• 8 x seated badminton courts

• 2 x wheelchair basketball courts

• 8 x boccia courts

• 3 x volleyball courts

• 16 wheelchair fencing courts

• 3 x seated volleyball courts

• 1 wheelchair rugby training court

• 2 x goalball courts

Due for completion in mid-2025, it will complement the nearby Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub, which provides state of the art facilities for training, sports medicine, rehabilitation, research and education, as well as accommodation, a café and play space.

The Australian Catholic University, Sydney West Sports Medicine, AFL NSW and WentWest partnered in the design of the hub and are benefiting from its services.

Images: Concepts for the new facility.