Competition basketball, pickleball and more sports will be available at Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton after the courts reopened with high-quality sprung timber flooring.
Blacktown City Council and the NSW Government funded the new flooring, which has attracted a host of sporting groups keen to take advantage of a first class surface.
Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting said he and his fellow Councillors were responding to community need.
"Our growing population in Blacktown City needs more places to play and be active and Council is providing this with the upgraded Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton," he said.
Council's outstanding proposal on behalf of the community ensured it was one of 13 applicants to secure funding from 153.
Mayor Bunting thanked the Member for Mount Druitt Edmond Atalla for his support.
City of Blacktown Basketball Association General Manager Lachlan Arford said the courts would give more basketballers the opportunity to compete.
"Basketball is booming in Blacktown City and this investment at Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton will ensure more players, families and teams have access to quality facilities," he said.
"This is not just a win for basketball but a fantastic opportunity for all sports in Blacktown City, ensuring our community continues to thrive with accessible, high-quality sporting spaces."
NSW Health's Go4Fun program, which provides free healthy lifestyle programs for children and their families, is also expected to use the venue.
Sydney Liga Basketball Association Director Ronald Luna said his association had a new home.
"Sydney Liga Basketball is all about supporting and bringing everyone together of all ages with an interest in basketball, and the new courts help us do that much more effectively," he said.
The fast-growing sport of pickleball will be available at the centre from March.
Easy to play and similar to tennis, social and competition pickleball will be on offer for beginners and experienced players.
A great opportunity to learn about sports available will be the Blacktown City Family Activefest on Saturday 29 March.
'Come and try' opportunities for basketball, futsal, mini golf, rock climbing and more will be available. Entry is free.
People can learn more about Blacktown City Family Activefest, pickleball and court hire at Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton via https://www.blacktownaquaticandsports.com.au.
