Project update: April 2026

Works for the new Marion Basketball Stadium will be commencing soon.

The project has been made possible thanks to the Australian Government delivering on a $6 million funding commitment under the Priority Community Infrastructure Program to assist in constructing this much-needed facility in Adelaide’s south.

Council have contracted Kennett Pty Ltd to deliver the project on our behalf and works are expected to commence in mid-May.

Initial works program:

Activity	Dates
Site establishment	Mid-May
Demolition of buildings	Mid-June – Mid July
Site shaping	Mid-July to Mid-August

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.

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.