
The Burdekin Netball Association’s $3.5 million redevelopment is one step closer to reality with the recent appointment of a local project manager to oversee the project.
Announced in September 2024, the revamp follows five years of planning by the association, aimed at modernising facilities for players across the region. The project will see the demolition of the existing four hard courts, replaced with eight brand-new courts—two of which will be undercover. Plans for the clubhouse include renovations or a complete rebuild, depending on the remaining budget.
The newly appointed project manager will work closely with the Project Control Group (PCG), comprised of four Burdekin Netball committee members, to ensure the redevelopment progresses smoothly.
“It’ll be great to work with another local on such a major redevelopment,” Burdekin Netball President Cara Trindle said. “It’ll be a massive improvement and something that the whole of the Burdekin can look forward to.”
The $3.5 million funding, secured with support from the LNP, was described as a lifeline for grassroots netball in the region. The upgrades will not only modernise facilities but also address long-standing safety concerns, securing the future of the sport in the Burdekin.
The association expects work to begin soon, marking an exciting new chapter for Burdekin netball and its growing community of players and supporters.