Greater Dandenong is to become home to a State Basketball/Volleyball Stadium after Council awarded ADCO Construction the tender for construction of the centre. Extension and alteration plans will see the creation of a State Volleyball Centre housed at the existing Dandenong Basketball Stadium.
The $8.96 million redevelopment of the existing Stud Road complex is jointly funded by Council and the State Government through the Community Support Fund. It will provide a substantive public facility, according to Director Development Services, Mal Baker.
“The proposed development is designed to complement the existing centre and create a strong association with the proposed master plan works for the wetlands area adjacent to the site,” he said. “Appropriate car parking, bicycle facilities and landscaping are included in the plans which will bring many sporting benefits to the people of Dandenong and the region.”
The redevelopment will include ten basketball courts, six volleyball courts, three indoor beach volleyball courts, extension/refurbishment of the administration area to meet the needs of Dandenong Basketball Association and Volleyball Victoria, extension/refurbishment of entry/reception area, kiosk refurbishment, provision of additional change and toilet facilities, and additional car parking with on site parking supply to increase from 416 to 532 spaces.
Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation, Justin Madden, said when State and Local Governments work in partnership with the community great outcomes can be achieved.
“The State Volleyball Centre will be a fantastic community facility that will provide opportunities for local players and nurture future international talent,” the Minister said.
Mayor Peter Brown said he looks forward to Greater Dandenong being home to the premier stadium. “Extensions to the existing facility to include state of the art volleyball facilities will only enhance Dandenong’s regional and state sporting reputation,” he said.
