Project update - May 2025

Consultation has now closed on the concept design for the new Marion Basketball Stadium. The community feedback report is now available for your review.

Council Members have endorsed staff to finalise the design ahead of seeking the necessary planning approvals later in 2025. Construction is anticipated to commence in early 2026.

If you would like further information, you can contact the project team on 8375 6600 or email communityengagement@marion.sa.gov.au

Project update - March 2025

At their General Council meeting on Tuesday March 25, Council Members endorsed a four-court basketball stadium design for release for community consultation, including a budget of $30 million-plus. This marks a change to an earlier proposal to build a five-court stadium. The four-court stadium would replace the current two-court facility at Norfolk Road, Marion.

Community consultation on the concept design will be commencing on Monday 7 April.

25 March Council Meeting Minutes (pages 8-10).

Background

For years, the South Adelaide Basketball Club has been lobbying for a new facility to meet the needs of its membership (over 2200 players). The existing Marion Basketball Stadium is well over 50 years old and must be replaced.

In April 2022, the Marion Council received Federal Government funding of $6 million to upgrade the Marion Basketball Stadium.

At its General Council meeting held on 27 February 2024, Marion Council considered that the best solution to replace the ageing basketball facility at Norfolk Road was to replace it with a five-court basketball stadium. The overarching principle being to maximise public spaces for the good of the community.

Subsequently at their 25 March 2025 General Council meeting, Council Members decided to amend the design from a five-court stadium to a four-court stadium.

Council staff have now developed a site plan for the new stadium and associated car parking at Norfolk Road.