If you head out the back of the Noosa Leisure Centre, you’re in for a big surprise!
The outdoor area which previously housed bins and old basketball facilities has been transformed into a colourful, inspiring space for sports lovers.
Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie, who officially opened the new facility on Tuesday (November 26), 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,” Mayor 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 ‘Dream Court’ tile surface made from recycled plastic as well as height-adjustable basketball hoops, a 3-D hitting wall for tennis and pickleball and a junior soccer kick wall.
“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 $79,185 to Noosa Council to upgrade the outdoor activity area of the Noosa Leisure Centre to enable Queenslanders to participate in sport and recreation activities.
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.
