REDCITY Roar Basketball has received a $15,000 boost from Basketball Queensland to help plan and advocate for a proposed three-court extension to the existing single-court facility at Alexandra Hills State High School.
The funding comes from Basketball Queensland’s new Facility Project Accelerator Fund, which has distributed $150,000 to 10 associations across the state to support feasibility studies, concept designs, business case documentation, site analysis, and advocacy work for facility projects.
Basketball Queensland Chief Executive Officer Joshua Pascoe said the initiative recognised the critical need for improved and accessible facilities to meet the sport’s rapid growth.
“Due to the exponential growth of basketball in Queensland, the number one priority for associations has become access to, and provision of, new facilities,” Mr Pascoe said.
“Our aim with this funding is to provide associations with the necessary tools to have meaningful conversations with the Government; this could be through contract consultants, site analysis, or business case documentation.
“We want to make it as easy as possible to support a facility upgrade or development in Queensland.”
RedCity Roar joins associations including Townsville Basketball, Greater Springfield Basketball Association, and Ipswich Basketball in receiving the maximum $15,000 grant.
The funding will support planning for a proposed three-court extension to the high school’s existing single court.
The courts will remain the school’s asset, with RedCity Roar working in partnership on planning, feasibility, and advocacy.
A shared use agreement with the Department of Education and the school is expected once the project is completed.
RedCity Roar General Manager Chris Angus said the funding allowed the association to contribute to a project that would benefit both the school and the local community.
“We’re excited to partner with Alexandra Hills High School on this proposed facility expansion, which could deliver three new high-quality courts for shared use,” Mr Angus said.
“This would provide much-needed space for students and the community.”
Basketball Queensland said the initiative was “not just a financial boost but a significant step towards addressing the facility needs of our member associations”.
