Community consultation for Council's top advocacy priority is now underway with plans for the future regional sporting hub up for discussion.

Council has committed $35 million towards the Nunawading Indoor Sports Centre (currently known as Nunawading Basketball Centre) redevelopment, alongside a $45 million commitment from the Federal Government. Council is also continuing to advocate for additional support from the Victorian Government.

Plans to upgrade the 55-year-old facility include doubling court capacity from 5 to 10 indoor courts, new spectator seating and amenities to host national and major events, as well as a performance training hub for elite basketball athletes and teams.

Whitehorse City Council Mayor Kirsten Langford said the benefits of upgrading the facility would extend far beyond the municipality’s boundaries.

“This is so much more than just a building upgrade,” the Mayor said.

“For decades, Nunawading Basketball has been a place where children can walk in having barely thrown a ball and years later emerge as elite players.

“This facility has fostered community connections, shaped people’s sense of identity and wellbeing, and helped build one of Australia’s largest basketball associations.”

However, the existing facility has long operated at capacity and is no longer able to meet growing community demand.

“The centre needs to grow to accommodate not only the basketballers of the future, but also other indoor sports including netball, badminton, volleyball and futsal,” the Mayor said.

In April, Council formally endorsed the draft Feasibility Study for the Nunawading Indoor Sports Centre, with Council officers now progressing work on the project’s Business Case.

The study outlines a vision for a contemporary 10-court regional indoor sporting hub designed to meet both community and elite sporting demand over the next 50 years.

Findings from the study confirmed that existing indoor sports facilities across Whitehorse are operating at or near capacity, particularly during peak periods, with a projected shortfall of up to 31 indoor courts by 2046.

The findings demonstrate a strong strategic case for investment in expanded indoor sporting infrastructure.

“Plans for how this facility will come to life are already well advanced and we are thrilled to now share those plans with the community for feedback,” the Mayor said.

Community consultation is now open, with residents encouraged to provide feedback via Council’s Your Say website until Sunday 28 June. To read the plans and give feedback, click here: https://yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/nisc 

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