Flint basketball courts reopen after major refurbishment
The improvements are designed to support both casual and competitive play and aim to promote the growth of the sport across North Wales.
Carolyn Thomas, Member of the Senedd for North Wales, attended the opening and said: "The investment in refurbishing the courts has resulted in the delivery of a state-of-the-art public sporting facility, suitable for both seasoned basketballers and first-time players."
The refurbishment was made possible through a partnership between Basketball Wales, Sport Wales, the Welsh Government, and Flintshire County Council, with Sport Wales providing £99,000 in funding.
The official reopening was attended by Ms Thomas, Councillor Mared Eastwood, Flintshire's cabinet member for education, and representatives from Gwella, the council's leisure and library services partner.
Ms Thomas said the project demonstrated the value of collaborative investment in public sports infrastructure.
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She said: "This fantastic facility will draw players from across the region, offering a space that inspires exercise, wellbeing, and inclusion.
"It is a brilliant example of what can be achieved through collaborative working – and of the wider health, cultural, and economic benefits that come with investing in modern public sports infrastructure."
The courts have already been included in the Basketball Wales Summer Tour and are expected to attract players from across North Wales, Cheshire, and beyond.
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