IN WHAT could be a huge sporting coup for the local region and the wider Sunshine Coast, the community are being asked to get behind the call out for an indoor sports centre.

Two sites, one in Mudjimba and the other in Caloundra, have been earmarked by Sunshine Coast Council as potential candidates for the 12-court indoor facility.

Division 8 Councillor Taylor Bunnag said this is a “big vision” for the community.

“We are going for gold when it comes to a major indoor sports centre for our region, and a centre of this size could also feature 6,000 seats for a show court.

“This has the potential to provide ongoing jobs, connection to our local accommodation providers, but most importantly, it delivers a real community legacy for our region.

“We now need our Federal and State Governments and representatives to get behind this project to make the most of the 2032 Olympics window.”

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.”

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.

Cr 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,” Cr 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.”

Show your support
To show your support, head to Council’s website and search ‘indoor sports’.
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.

To sign the Sunshine Coast Council’s petition, head to the website, sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/indoorsports