Lack of indoor sporting facilities on Canberra's northside


Subject:
Lack of indoor sporting facilities on Canberra's northside
Eligibility:
Residents of ACT
Sponsoring member:
Mr Thomas Emerson
Principal petitioner:
Mr Ben Phillips
No. of Signatures:
622
Posting Date:
24/9/2025
Closing Date:
1/11/2025
Information about the Principal Petitioner is available through the sponsoring Member of the Legislative Assembly's office
TO: The Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly
Reason for this Petition

The following residents of the ACT draw to the attention of the Assembly to address the critical shortage of indoor sporting facilities in Canberra's northside. Exacerbated by the potential demolition of the Dickson Squash Courts, by investing in new, accessible indoor sports infrastructure (including squash courts) to promote community sport participation, health and recreation.

Requested Actions

Your petitioners, therefore, request the Assembly to call on the ACT Government to address the critical shortage of indoor sporting facilities (including squash courts) in Canberra’s Northside.