History
Goldfields Basketball History Timeline
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Timeline
Goldfields Basketball History Timeline
1954
Organised basketball begins in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Early competitions are played outdoors.
1960s
Basketball grows rapidly with expanding senior and junior competitions and a strong volunteer base.
1979
Construction of the Niels Hansen Basketball Stadium commences, providing the region's first purpose-built indoor basketball facility.
1980
Official opening of the Niels Hansen Basketball Stadium.
1980s
Participation and representative basketball continue to expand across the Goldfields.
Early 1990s
The Goldfields Giants become established in the State Basketball League, bringing elite basketball to Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
2000s
Domestic basketball, junior development and representative programs continue to grow. The stadium increasingly operates at capacity.
2010
Early strategic discussions begin regarding the future redevelopment of the stadium.
2017
The outdoor courts are decommissioned due to deterioration, increasing the need for a larger indoor facility.
2018
Formal planning begins for a major stadium redevelopment.
2020
A comprehensive Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study identifies a five-court redevelopment as the preferred option.
2021–2024
Funding, planning, design and stakeholder engagement continue. Robert Tagliaferri plays a key leadership role in driving the redevelopment project.
2025
The redevelopment is completed, expanding the venue to five indoor courts with a new show court, grandstand, function facilities, offices, bar and upgraded amenities. Evolution Mining secures the stadium naming rights and the venue becomes Evolution Mining Stadium.
2026
Evolution Mining Stadium operates as one of regional Western Australia's premier basketball facilities, hosting domestic, representative and NBL1 basketball along with major community events.
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