Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs propose $50m Centre of Excellence
A multimillion-dollar vision for a hybrid training and administration complex for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs featuring rehabilitation and outdoor retail spaces could soon become a reality. Read about the plans.
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A multimillion-dollar vision for a hybrid training and administration complex for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs featuring rehabilitation and outdoor retail spaces could soon become a reality.
The $50m facility, named the ‘Centre of Excellence’, would transform the Bulldog’s homebase at Belmore Oval Sports Complex on 3B Edison Lane, Belmore.
Canterbury-Bankstown councillors will consider the proposal at tonight’s council meeting and debate on a potential new long-term lease arrangement with the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs currently have a lease with council for 3B Edison Lane and 1C Leylands
Parade on Belmore sports ground from 2014 to 2035.
Planners state the complex would “offer a unique facility that brings together a mix of community and high-performance elements intended to foster excellence in rugby league”.
“The Bulldogs have a longstanding, rich history with Canterbury-Bankstown council, with long held leases for the use of the Belmore Oval Sports Complex and adjacent amenities,” planners state.
The facility would include areas for training and administration, including a gymnasium and training, treatment and rehabilitation facilities and aquatic recovery pools.
The plans also include a lecture theatre, meetings rooms and a public terrace space with outdoor retail and cafes.
The NSW government committed $40m to the project last year and the rugby team will cover the remaining $10m – pending a new lease agreement to “ensure their long term tenure of the site”.
Planners state there is “mutual benefit” in council approving the site as the club could create new junior rugby league teams in a “bespoke” sporting centre.
“The club estimates that developing the Centre for Excellence will potentially increase those participating in these programs by 5,000 people across the local community,” planners state.
“The proposal presents as a unique opportunity for investment into new infrastructure that
Council would not provide as part of its local government obligations.”
The plans will be subject to the State Significant Development pathway for approval.
The Bulldogs have been contacted for comment.
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