Singleton’s first full-sized outdoor basketball court is now open for play.
It tips off the transformation of the town’s sporting facility in Singleton Heights.
The $250,000 project, funded by the NSW Regional Housing Fund, also includes the installation of a playground with a soccer theme in keeping with the vision for Alroy Oval to become a football precinct.
Developed in consultation with the Singleton Strikers FC and Singleton Track and Field, the master plan provides for three full-sized playing fields, upgraded amenities building and car park, shelters and footpaths.
The playground is also suitable for children of all ages and features a range of fun and exciting play elements such as swings, slides, talking tubes, rock wall, see saw and games.
Spectators can choose to sit on the park seats or throw out a picnic rug on the grass installed around the basketball court.
“We’re excited to see it all coming to life,” Singleton Council’s acting director infrastructure and planning Damian Morris said.
“It begins with Singleton’s first full-sized public basketball court and new playground that’s going to provide more opportunities for people in our community.
“This first stage is a good start to making the long-held vision for Alroy Oval become a reality.
“The federal member for Hunter, Dan Repacholi, made a funding commitment to the project in the lead-up to the election.
“So, we are seeking further financial assistance to deliver the plan in its entirety sooner rather than later.”
Mr Repacholi promised to deliver $3 million to upgrade the sporting infrastructure at Alroy Oval in April last year.
Four advanced trees have also been planted around the basketball court and playground to increase natural shade within the play precinct.
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