Join the call to score more indoor courts

Sunshine Coast Council is calling on residents to join in a push for a regional indoor sports centre to serve our growing community. 

Indoor courts from the hinterland to the coast are full to the brim and many people who want to play are completely missing out on their chosen sport. 

Council is urging the community to rally together and help score the indoor courts our fast‑growing region needs. 

Residents are asked to join a petition calling on the Australian and Queensland Governments to invest in a new 12-court indoor sports centre. Council needs all levels of government to commit – and community support to make it happen. 

Indoor court demand has already outstripped supply across the region’s major venues. All of the Sunshine Coast’s indoor courts are operating at or near capacity – the region already needs 15 more courts today, with the shortfall expected to surge to more than 40 within two decades if no action is taken. 

Creating a sense of belonging 

Mayor Rosanna Natoli said a new indoor sports centre would do more than meet demand – it would strengthen the social fabric of a growing Sunshine Coast. 

“Our community deserves modern, accessible indoor courts that allow locals to play the sport they love,” Mayor Natoli said. 

“Indoor sport creates a shared space – a place where people of all ages come together, form friendships and feel a sense of belonging. 

“Participation is growing rapidly, driven by population growth, increased female involvement and the rise of sports like basketball, futsal and pickleball. Right now, our region simply doesn’t have the space to keep up. 

“We’re advocating for this because we desperately need courts that meet contemporary standards, including for para-sport participation. 

“But this is a team effort, I’m asking residents to rally with us and help show how important this is for our future.” 

The proposed Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre would deliver a scalable, high-capacity, venue capable of supporting year‑round participation and competition across multiple sports. 

Potential locations 

There are two potential locations which have been identified for a possible indoor court facility: Honey Farm Road Sports Precinct and David Low Way, Mudjimba.  

Strong Community Portfolio Councillor Taylor Bunnag said both sites offered clear advantages, providing the size, access and proximity to services and other sporting infrastructure needed by a regional centre of this type. 

“Our focus is on attracting a regional indoor 12-court facility and these two sites provide Council with the opportunity to advance discussions with other levels of government,” Councillor Bunnag said. 

“Mudjimba and Honey Farm Road are logical options that have the capacity to service the needs of our region both now and into the future.” 

Lack of facilities ‘turning people away’ 

Sunshine Coast Basketball Association General Manager Sean Page said the shortage of indoor courts was shutting people out of the sports they want to play, leaving many without a way to get involved. 

“Our indoor facilities are fragmented, stretched and in many cases outdated – they were never designed to support the level of demand we’re seeing today,” Mr Page said.  

“Clubs are doing everything they can, but there are simply not enough courts, and that means kids, adults, para‑athletes and new players are missing out. 

“A new facility would make an enormous difference – it would give everyone a fair shot at playing and make sure members of our community are not left on the bench.” 

Mayor Natoli said momentum from the community would be crucial in securing the project. 

“We’ve shown the need and we’ve built the case, but Council can’t deliver this alone. We need both State and Federal Governments to come on board,” she said.  

“Please rally with us – go online, add your voice and help score the indoor sports venue our region deserves.” 

Sign Sunshine Coast Council’s petition now, it only takes 30 seconds.