Pickleball Hub Planned for Granard Road: A new indoor pickleball facility is being proposed at 66–74 Granard Road in Archerfield, Brisbane. A development application has been submitted to turn the vacant land into an all-weather sports centre designed for the city’s growing pickleball community.
Project Details and Location
The design by CVA Design features four indoor pickleball courts under one roof, with a total building size of 1,202 square metres. The facility will also include 12 parking spaces, including one accessible space. Entry and exit will be through Gladstone Street.
The location sits between residential homes and industrial zones, making it ideal for low-impact recreational use. The plan includes landscaping buffers to reduce noise and improve privacy for nearby properties.
Flood-Safe Design and Planning
The land is in a flood-prone area, making it unsuitable for homes. However, the planners from Plan A Town Planning believe the sports centre is a safe and practical option.
According to Plan A Town Planning,
“The proposal provides a specialised facility in a location appropriate for a low-impact recreational use. The site’s flooding challenges make residential development difficult, whereas the indoor sports use can operate safely and be quickly restored after flood events.”
Filling a Gap in Local Recreation
This project aims to give pickleball players in Brisbane a reliable indoor option, especially during poor weather. With the sport growing quickly in popularity, the new venue would offer space for practice, games, and social play.
If approved, the facility could become an important hub for pickleball in the city, providing year-round access for players of all skill levels.
News in Brief: Pickleball Hub Planned for Granard Road
A new indoor pickleball centre with four courts is planned for 66–74 Granard Road, Archerfield. Designed by CVA Design, the project will offer weather-proof recreation in a flood-prone zone. Planners at Plan A Town Planning say it is a smart use of the land that supports safe, low-impact activity.