Tara Murray
Artist impressions for the major development of the La Trobe University’s Sports Park in Bundoora have been revealed.
The development will include developing the Home of the Matildas, with the soccer faciltiy will to also be the home for Football Victoria to base its administration and run high performance training, development and recovery activities.
It will include a show pitch with a grandstand, and four additional pitches.
The project will also develop a base and facilities for Rugby Victoria.
The State Rugby Centre of Excellence will provide training, development and recovery facilities for high performance players, and match day facilities for the Melbourne Rebels Super W team.
It will include three rugby pitches and a grandstand.
La Trobe University’s students will also benefit from the partnership with the two sporting codes, by having access to many of the facilities, student placements and research studies.
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula revealed the plans for the development on Sunday, with the state government committing more than $101 million towards the project.
More than 600 jobs are expected to be created during construction.
Bundoora MP Colin Brooks said that this integrated sports project will be a huge win for our community, making Bundoora a home for elite athletes and providing new facilities for locals to use and enjoy.”
Football Victoria president Antonella Care and Melbourne Rebels chairman and Rugby Victoria director Paul Docherty both welcomed the announcement.
The new soccer facility is set to be completed by March next year, while the rugby facilities and the rest of the project will be finished later next year.
