Quick Summary:
The next stage of redevelopment to Geelong’s Simonds Stadium has been granted $5 million in funding by the Victorian Government. This follows stage 3 of redevelopment to the stadium, which had funding of $26.5 million and included the construction of the Players Stand and the Community Wellness and Education Centre, as well as the installation of oval lighting.
The redevelopment to Simonds Stadium is hoping to allow Geelong to host both national and international events, such as NRL, A-leauge games and concerts. It is also will generate new local jobs and will have an economic benefit to the community. As well as this, having a world class stadium will bring in world class sporting events to Geelong, which is hoping to inspire a generation of children to get involved in sport and to get active.
Article Extract:
The Victorian Government is to provide $5 million to the Geelong Football Club to undertake the planning of the next stage of the redevelopment of Simonds Stadium – the former Kardinia Park.
Announcing that the funding will back the development of a full business case and detailed design work, Victorian Premier Denis Napthine stated "the Victorian … Government wants to get the ball rolling on the redevelopment of the stadium which will include increased capacity and enhanced community facilities.
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