A Stadium for the Few: The Forgotten Fight for Community Facilities in Melbourne's West The latest chapter in the long winded battle for a new stadium in Melbourne's west is set to play out on Monday night, as the Westgate Basketball Association demands that Maribyrnong Council finally commit to funding the project.
At its core, this is not just about basketball or sports facilities – it's a symptom of a broader issue with how we value community infrastructure.
The association has been pushing for a new six court indoor stadium at Yarraville as part of $60 million upgrades to McIvor Reserve. Despite Maribyrnong Council committing $2.