Sporting Wheelies Kids Para Sport Hub
A place where children with a disability feel inspired and included.
Location Balmoral, QLD (Turrbal Country)
Client Sporting Wheelies
Size 9850m² (Site)
1045m² (Building)
Status Master Plan completed
Project Type Sport & Recreation
The new para-hub provides an opportunity for children with a disability to experience a variety of para-sports as part of their rehabilitation journey and continue a path to represent Australia as a future Paralympian. It creates a community hub where children feel included and see representation of other persons with a disability.
The redevelopment of the former Balmoral Bowls Club, leased from Brisbane City Council by Sporting Wheelies, will accommodate various activities, including:
• Multipurpose Courts
• Rehabilitation Gym
• Community Function Spaces & Café
• Skate Bowl & Skate Rink
• Wheelchair maintenance and repair
The building is designed as a community clubhouse to accommodate a variety of uses. The ends of the building form the main program spaces for rehabilitation, allied health, and community function/meeting rooms, and are all linked by a central entry foyer and café, forming the heart of the building. The inclusion of these community spaces bring further life into the site and allow the community to embrace the future of para-sports in Brisbane.
This precinct will provide a vibrant and inspirational club that facilitates a range of intensive sporting activities and supportive services to young para-athletes and their families.
Master Plan developed in conjunction with Arcadia.
