September 2026 - project update
Activity on site is currently focussing on underground works including stormwater and electricity infrastructure, ahead of works on the footings and concrete slab. A breakdown of construction activities over the next 5 months is provided below:
| Activity | Expected date |
| Building footing | September 2026 |
| Building Slab | October 2026 |
| Steelworks | November 2026 |
| Roofing | December 2026 |
| Brickwork | January 2027 |
August 2026 - Water Main upgrade
Works will soon commence to upgrade 180 metres of water main on Norfolk Road required for the new stadium. SA Water's contractor SEM Civil will be carrying out the works scheduled to start on 24 August and finish on 11 September. During this time, please take care when travelling through the area and follow all local signage and directions.
June 2026 project update
After more than six decades of buzzer-beaters, grand finals, packed sidelines and countless hours of training, the wrecking crews took over at one of Adelaide's most iconic basketball venues earlier this month. For more than 60 years, The Shed was the home of basketball in Adelaide's south. Now, the ageing facility is being knocked over to make way for a new chapter.
We will continue to provide updates via Making Marion, and if you need to contact the project team, email communityengagement@marion.sa.gov.au or call 8375 6600.
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. The project has also received a $250,000 contribution from the South Adelaide Basketball Club.
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.
