A new outdoor sporting space has been unveiled at a popular recreation facility.
The area at the back of the Noosa Leisure Centre, which previously housed bins and old basketball facilities, now includes basketball half-courts and tennis, pickleball and soccer practise areas.
Noosa mayor Frank Wilkie, who officially opened the new facility last week, said it provided a new space for people to get active and sharpen their skills.
“Whether you’re an aspiring sports star or if you’re looking to get active and have some fun with your friends, this new activity area is worth a try,” Cr Wilkie said.
“There’s new basketball half-courts, practise areas for tennis, pickleball and soccer and colourful murals of world-famous sports stars.”
The new outdoor area also features a ‘Dream Court’ tile surface made from recycled plastic, as well as height-adjustable basketball hoops.
“This addition provides extra training spaces at the Noosa Leisure Centre for many of the 10 local sporting clubs, including the Noosa District Basketball Association, which has 900 members,” Cr Wilkie said.
The Queensland Government provided almost $80,000 to Noosa Council to upgrade the outdoor activity area.
Noosa Community Training Centre trainees also contributed with construction works on new bin enclosures and painting.
“I’d like to thank everyone who played a role in delivering this terrific project, including council’s sport and active lifestyles team, local artist Joel Fergie (aka Zookeeper) and the state government,” Cr Wilkie said.
