Broome sport on a roll as new BRAC courts a slam dunk

Published on 30 July 2021

Broome’s sporting facilities have been given another boost, with the freshly upgraded indoor courts at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre set to reopen on Monday.

The project has seen the old flooring removed, the underlying concrete pad rectified and the installation of a new rubber shock pad.

Fully funded by the Shire of Broome at a cost of $250,000, the work was undertaken by contractor Sport and Recreational Surfaces over a four-week period.

New line marking will see the courts as the ideal location for basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton, floorball and futsal.

Shire of Broome president Harold Tracey said the new court surface was a big boost to the local sporting community.

“The Shire has invested heavily in sporting infrastructure in recent years, with this project hot on the heels of upgrades at the outdoor courts,” he said.

“We know sporting participation in Broome is growing and the Shire is committed to providing the facilities that our community needs.

“This is another example of Broome ratepayer money going towards an exciting project to improve our town for local residents and young people.”

The courts will be open for public and sporting club usage from Monday, August 2.