Published on Wednesday, 28 May 2014 at 12:00:00 AM
Onslow residents are a step closer to scoring three new basketball courts.
The Shire of Ashburton Council approved concept plans at the 21 May Council meeting which now means tenders can be sought for the design and construction of the basketball precinct, to be located next to the Multi-Purpose Centre.
Shire President Kerry White said the plans are for two of the three basketball courts to be covered.
“The budget for the basketball courts is only $3.5 million however, and the concept plans are likely to be around double that,” Cr White said.
“Council decided to use the concept plans for seeking a design and construct tender as these illustrate ‘approved, aspirational designs’. The tender will highlight the budget though and will request ‘best value for money’ and ‘fit for purpose’ being assessed over aesthetics.
“The basketball courts will provide a much longed-for activity for the young people of Onslow in particular.”
Background
- In April 2010 Council adopted the Onslow Sporting Precinct Master Plan, which included the construction of a basketball complex.
- In 2012 BHP Billiton Petroleum (BHPBP) finalised a State Development Agreement for the Macedon Project which included a $5m investment in social infrastructure improvements in Onslow.
- At the November 2012 Ordinary Meeting of Council (OCM), Council endorsed the allocation of $3.5m of these funds to the construction of a new multi-purpose basketball and netball complex in Onslow.
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