Public Questions to Council

Answers to Public Questions

This page provides the answers to accepted public questions submitted to Council.

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Public Questions and Answers - June 2026:

Anne McClay

Question

“Please can the Council advise whether it would consider exploring the feasibility of repurposing the currently underused basketball court at Chaine Park?”

Answer:

Thank you for your enquiry regarding the basketball court at Chaine Park.

The basketball court at Chaine Park has recently been relined in order to encourage increased usage of the facility. The park itself benefits from a wide range of recreational amenities, including a play park, tennis courts, a recently refurbished Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), upgraded public toilets, and a newly constructed skate park.

At present, there are no immediate plans to further develop or repurpose the basketball court beyond these recent improvements. However, the Council continuously reviews its facilities and any future proposals would be considered based on identified need.

Any such proposals would be subject to an initial feasibility assessment, Council approval, and would need to be considered within the context of affordability and the competing priorities set out in the Council’s Capital Plan.