In a slam dunk for regional sport, Taree now boasts a state-of-the-art basketball facility with the expansion of the Iron Arena now complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Albanese and Minns Governments have provided $12,979,285 to the Taree Basketball Association from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund under the jointly funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This significant investment has transformed the former Saxby Stadium into the larger Iron Arena, featuring two new multi-purpose courts suitable for basketball, futsal and other indoor sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The spectator experience will be enhanced through upgrades to the seating arrangements, creating a show court capable of hosting major sporting and entertainment events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This revitalised venue is not only a hub for athletic excellence but also a vital space for promoting health, wellbeing and community connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taree Basketball Association has ambitious plans to host an international team visiting for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund supports bushfire impacted regions by funding projects that strengthen community resilience and reduce the impact of future natural disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe expanded Iron Arena shows how disaster recovery funding can deliver lasting community assets that help regions like Manning rebuild stronger, healthier and more connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBy transforming the stadium into a modern multi-sport venue, we are supporting Taree\u2019s recovery with facilities that bring people together and create new opportunities for local sport and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cInvestments like this ensure that recovery is not just about replacing what was lost but also giving communities the chance to grow, thrive and look to the future with confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Federal Senator for NSW Deborah O\u2019Neill:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhether you\u2019re learning to shoot your first hoop, playing at the Olympic level, or coming along to watch a great game, the Iron Arena is a place the whole community can enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis arena shows what can be delivered for regional communities when all levels of government work together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW Tara Moriarty:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is an incredible achievement for Taree and the wider Manning region, a project that shows just how powerful sport can be in bringing people together and building stronger communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Iron Arena is now a world-class facility that will inspire the next generation of athletes, from kids picking up a basketball for the first time to elite players training for international competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSport continues to play a powerful role in Taree\u2019s recovery from multiple natural disasters, including this year\u2019s devastating floods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAs the community rebuilds, sport is helping to restore confidence, create opportunities and bring people together in shared purpose and pride.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n NSW Minister for North Coast Janelle Saffin:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are building back better, where we can, to ensure our vital community facilities are more resilient to future disasters.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are investing in our communities too by ensuring they have the recreational facilities they need to stay connected, active and thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iron Arena project advocate Steve Atkins:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe opening of Iron Arena marks a significant step toward achieving our core goals of enhancing health and wellness within our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBy encouraging greater participation in sports, we aim to uplift community spirit and strengthen our shared ambition to improve local circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIn the long term, I am confident this facility will boost the local economy through sports tourism and event-driven growth.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a slam dunk for regional sport, Taree now boasts a state-of-the-art basketball facility with the expansion of the Iron Arena now complete. The Albanese and Minns Governments have provided $12,979,285 to the Taree Basketball Association from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund under the jointly funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. This significant investment has … Continue reading “Iron Arena expansion a gold medal win for the Manning region”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36360","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nswnews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36360","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36360"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36360\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36361,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36360\/revisions\/36361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36360"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36360"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}