Lahznimmo Architects was commissioned by Blacktown City Council to design the area’s new Disabled Sports Center of Excellence.
Funded by the New South Wales Government and co-founded with Disability Sports Australia, the facility will be located at Blacktown International Sportspark and will feature a dedicated indoor training facility for athletes with disabilities and equipment tailored to their needs. provide.
Blacktown Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM said the Council is committed to increasing participation in disability sports through the creation of a Center of Excellence.
“The City of Blacktown is a proud sports city with a strong history of success and participation in disability sports at all levels,” he said.
“This partnership with Disability Sports Australia will usher in an exciting new era of sport and wellness in Western Sydney and empower the next generation of athletes.
“We hope this center, its world-class facilities and staff can inspire future athletes to reach their potential and represent Australia at the 2032 Paralympic Games in Brisbane. ”
The project will be supported by Paralympic sports, ensuring a path to elite level. The $100 million Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub (BEST) is nearby, and athletes will benefit from both future projects.
“Our best athletes need the best training facilities. This center will not only set benchmarks for the community, but will be a key hub for developing the next generation of sports stars across the Paralympics and professional sports.” will be,” said the NSW minister. Sports Alistair Heskens.
Disability Sports Australia chief executive Murray Elbourn said the community stands to benefit from government investments aimed at improving pathways and engagement.
“BEST’s overall structure brings together excellent collaboration from our health and research and education partners to optimize benefits for athletes in specific adaptive sports,” he says.
“I would like to sincerely thank the Government of New South Wales for this grant, which will have a significant impact on disability sports.”
Construction of the Disabled Sports Center of Excellence will begin this year and is expected to be completed in late 2024.
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