Fans of local sports tennis, basketball and futsal can look forward to ramping up game time at Greaves Reserve in Dandenong with the completion of new courts and more, backed by the Carroll Labor Government. 

Member for Dandenong Gabrielle Williams today joined the Greater Dandenong Mayor, Cr Sophie Tan to officially launch the new active recreation facilities, made possible by a $250,000 investment from the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.   

They include a new multi-sport court line-marked for futsal and basketball, and a tennis half-court with rebound wall. There are also new connecting paths, shelter, picnic facilities, bench seats and fencing.  

Now there’s a whole new range of playing options and amenities at the reserve for the wider community to enjoy, from shooting hoops to social soccer games.   

The Victorian Budget 2026/27 is providing more than $24 million to support the development of high-quality, accessible community sports infrastructure across the state, including through the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund. 

It’s part of more than $2.4 billion the Victorian Government has invested in community sport and active recreation infrastructure since 2014. 

Investments like these are all about creating jobs, stimulating local economies, and building the sporting facilities that our communities deserve. They improve safety for players and encourage greater participation for all.  

From new courts to pavilion upgrades, investments like these provide high-quality and accessible places for Victorians to reap the benefits of sport and active recreation participation.  

Gabrielle Williams MP acknowledged Greater Dandenong City Council for its more than $670,000 contribution and commitment to delivering the project.  

For more information about infrastructure grant opportunities available through the Victorian Government, visit sport.vic.gov.au.  

 Quotes attributable to Member for Dandenong Gabrielle Williams   

“These new multi-sport courts bring a whole new range of play options that our community needs.” 

“Better sport and active recreation facilities make it easier for Victorians to lead  
healthy and active lifestyles.”