Sports Park Trust chairman, Rex Graham, said Hawke's Bay had the most primary level players of any region in the country.
"This means we have more people playing here than in places like Auckland. Netball is a great example of what can happen with good management and good facilities."
Sports park chief executive Jock Mackintosh, said the redevelopment of the building was a necessity to accommodate this growth.
"It will be a good public space and if there are great facilities, which are well managed, the player numbers will continue to grow."
The expanded centre will provide a space for teams, coaches, families and friends to gather courtside but in a sheltered environment.
"Netball is predominantly a winter sport so this new space allows people to get away from the bad weather but still be able to watch the game closely," Arlidge said.
She said the centre would also provide more opportunities for holiday workshops and programmes, as previously they didn't have the space.
"We already have some programmes planned for the summer holidays and we will have a lot more to come next year."
The centre would also be used for functions.
Mr Macintosh said there was a good funding effort with the Hastings District Council providing half of the funds and the balance coming from Sports Park Trust fundraising and a capital contribution from Hawke's Bay Netball.
"We managed to stay in the budget of $500,000; finishing the project at $493,000."
Councillor Adrienne Pierce, said it was a very popular decision in the council, as the growing numbers told their own story.
"It is a great community space and with the sheer growth in numbers we knew it was necessary. It is an amazing new venue and will provide good shelter during the winter months," Pierce said.
The facility will be in use right away with summer netball already under way.
