Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck joined Sam Biggins, LNP Candidate for Blair, in Ipswich today to announce a $3.9 million investment in Ipswich Basketball.
Ipswich Basketball is the third fastest growing association in Queensland, and their current facility is insufficient in meeting the demands of the growing popularity of basketball in this growing region.
“Quote”, Deputy PM.
According to Sam Biggins, LNP Candidate for Blair, the Ipswich Basket Association is an important part of the growing Ipswich community and makes a significant contribution to the local economy.
“This investment will allow Ipswich Basketball to extend their existing facility to deliver additional local club games each week, resulting in the ability to accommodate more members. It will also mean the club can attract both state and national championship events, as well as enable collaboration with other sporting codes, including netball”, he said.
For the first time ever in 2022, Ipswich Basketball has had to access second and third venues to deliver local junior club competitions and representative team trainings.
“Quote”, Brady Walmsley, General Manager, Ipswich Basketball Association.
“Quote”, Senator Richard Colbeck, Minister for Sport.
“I would like to pay tribute to the management, players and sponsors involved with Ipswich Basketball for the incredible contribution they make to the local community”, said locally-based Senator Paul Scarr who was also in attendance at the announcement.
