$45m Federal Government commitment brings major Nunawading community sport centre into sight

Nunawading Basketball has welcomed the Albanese Government commitment of $45 million towards the redevelopment of the Nunawading Indoor Sports Centre. It builds on the $35 million already committed by Whitehorse City Council, and has been made possible through the ongoing support and advocacy of our stakeholders and broader sporting community.

This significant commitment acknowledges the vital role the facility plays in delivering sporting opportunities across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and the importance of investing in community sport infrastructure to support growing demand.

The proposed investment will go towards a complete redevelopment of the existing facility – transforming the 55-year-old venue into a modern, regional indoor sports hub catering to basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton, adaptive sports, and a range of community programs.

The redevelopment will also support elite athlete development and training, in partnership with programs such as SEDA College and Special Olympics.

Nunawading Basketball is proud to serve over 12,000 members and deliver more than 20,000 games annually – contributing to over one million visits each year. With the Centre currently at capacity, this commitment represents a crucial step towards realising the vision of a facility that can meet the needs of the local community now and into the future.

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SMC has been working with Nunawading Basketball and its partners since 2022 to build support among all tiers of government and community stakeholders to deliver the project.

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