BERNIE MULLANE SPORTS COMPLEX

STATEMENT | 24 February 2021

Hills Basketball Association (HBA) is excited to commence operation of the Bernie Mullane Sports Complex (BMSC), which will include the indoor courts, gym, cafe and netball courts. Shortly after our agreement commences on 8 March 2021, HBA will undertake works to refurbish the indoor courts, expand the gym and reconfigure the foyer. Works to upgrade the café and resurface the netball courts are also scheduled down the track.

The work on the indoor courts will result in a significant upgrade to the playing area and make the space suitable for wheelchair sports. It includes a new timber sports floor and top-quality glass backboards. Initial works will also incorporate the reconfiguration of the foyer and a substantial increase to the gym area. Later works will include the development of a café to service the wider community and the resurfacing of the netball courts with a synthetic, all weather overlay.
HBA is continuing to work through the details of the upgrade with The Hills Shire Council and a final timetable will be communicated at the earliest opportunity. It is envisaged that the initial work will take 4 – 6 weeks.

While Basketball will form a significant part of the program at BMSC, we look forward to sharing the facility with other community organisations and continuing an involvement in a variety of sports and leisure activities. If you would like to express an interest in booking the venue, participating or keeping up to date with developments, please click here 

Should you require further information please do not hesitate to contact Steve Burke via steve@hillshornets.com.au

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. Please contact Belgravia directly regarding expiration date and any refund owing.
  2. Hills Basketball is currently conducting a process to award a sub-licence for the Gym at Bernie Mullane Sports Complex (BMSC). Please note that all prospective gym providers have been briefed on regular classes held at BMSC and criteria includes plans to cater for current users.
  3. Please note current memberships will not rollover to the successful gym provider for BMSC. 
  4. Hills Basketball Association will extend the gym area to provide functional spaces for Strength & Conditioning and gym classes.
  5. The Bernie Mullane Sports Complex will be closed for refurbishment from Monday, 8 March for a period of 4 – 6 weeks. Unfortunately gym classes will not be available during this period. 
  6. Current gym users are welcome to indicate interest in gym membership in the future. Click here  to complete details. NB: your contact details will be provided to the successful gym provider.

  1. Hills Basketball will upgrade flooring to timber sports floors. This upgrade will allow the courts to be used for Wheelchair Sports and are better suited to Basketball and other indoor sports, minimising impact on joints. HBA will also install glass backboards.
  2. The Association is currently seeking EOI’s for court hire. Booking systems, hire rates and availability will be released late March.
  3. Please note that Hills Basketball does not have a comprehensive list of current users. Anyone interested in booking should submit an EOI. Click here  to submit.
  4. All current users should receive notification from Belgravia regarding any current bookings. Please note that any bookings made with Belgravia after 8 March will not rollover to Hills Basketball.
  5. The Bernie Mullane Sports Complex will be closed from Monday, 8 March for a period of 4 – 6 weeks for refurbishment. Unfortunately courts are not available during this period. 

  1. Minor repairs will be carried out on the outdoor netball courts prior to the Winter 2021 season. 
  2. More substantial work will commence after the Winter 2021 season is completed. Dates to be confirmed.
  3. If you are a current user of the outdoor netball courts or would like to express an interest in booking, please Click here to submit EOI.

As you are aware, the Bernie Mullane Sports Complex will be closed from Monday, 8 March for a period of 4 – 6 weeks for refurbishment therefore courts are not available during this period. 

While HBA intends to offer some badminton bookings once BMSC reopens in April, an interim solution may be available at Badminton Worx at Norwest. This facility has 9 courts with another 8 due to come online mid-March. Bookings can be made directly by calling 1300 223 646 or via http://Badmintonworx-norwest.yepbooking.com.au/

The Association is currently seeking EOI’s for court hire. Booking systems, hire rates and availability at Bernie Mullane Sports Complex will be released late March.

  1. The foyer area will be upgraded and reconfigured and an office, meeting room and first aid room will be added. These additions will be included in initial works.
  2. At a later date but in the short term, the café will be upgraded to better service the wider community. 

Further enquiries

Please contact Steve Burke via steve@hillshornets.com.au

 

STATEMENT | 4 December 2020.

As you may be aware, Hills Basketball was recently awarded the licence to operate the BMSC for the next 5 years. We are confident of meeting certain benchmarks which will extend that period to a minimum of 20 years. This is welcome news for HBA with a surge of almost 20% in team entries for the current competition and similar demand for our Hornets Academy and other programs. With the population of the Shire projected to grow significantly over the next decade, all indications are that the Hornets community will continue to outstrip available facilities and we’ll be doing our best to meet that challenge.

While circumstances beyond our control have delayed the start of works at BMSC, early 2021 will see substantial investment by HBA with a timber sports floor and top quality backboards to be installed. This upgrade will not only allow us to maximise basketball opportunities but will make the facility suitable for wheelchair sports while continuing to service the current patrons of BMSC. At this stage, a timeline of March 2021 looks most realistic for this initial work.

Part of  our agreement with The Hills Shire Council will see HBA take responsibility for the 5 outdoor netball courts and these will also be upgraded at the earliest opportunity. A gym facility will continue to run out of the complex while other BMSC users will also be allocated court time. Plans are also on the drawing board to significantly upgrade the café at BMSC, opening it up to Livvi’s Place All-Access Playground and the patrons of the wider complex.

All the above will take place before we take on stage 2 which includes 2 additional indoor courts and other facilities.

I’m sure you’ll agree, there are exciting times ahead as basketball in the Hills continues to grow into its potential.

For further information please contact Steve Burke on 9894-8944 (ext 8) or steve@hillshornets.com.au