Labor Minister for Sport, John Eren, last thursday announced that if re-elected this November, the state government will pledge $8 million dollars to Diamond Valley Basketball, to help fund 3 new state of the art courts and an upgrade of the major facilities in the centre. 

Steve McCabe, President of Diamond Valley Basketball Association, had this to say about the major annoucement from the local and state government.

"Thanks to a lot of patience and persistence from the Victroian Government, we can now develop this stadium to benefit our 20 great clubs and huge basketball community across the Northern suburbs. With the combined funding, we can now work with Council to design and construct a single project to provide club rooms, disabled access and 3 brand new courts. I am really looking forward to seeing our basketball families watch this stadium grow and develop with them."

Quotes attributable to Minister for Sport John Eren

“Community sports is all about bringing people together. With this investment, we’ll make Diamond Valley’s sporting clubs – and local community – stronger than ever.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Eltham Vicki Ward

“The terrific clubs and locals who use the Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre deserve an upgrade and extra courts. Overall, Labor will be investing $10.5 million in this stadium, creating a modern, fit-for-purpose sporting facility.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Yan Yean Danielle Green

“We know that Nillumbik locals have the highest participation in sport in the state and many sports people from Whittlesea also use the Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre. That’s why this $8 million is so welcome and is in addition to the more than $21 million that Nillumbik has received through the Growing Suburbs Fund for this centre and other sport and community facilities.”