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read moreRedevelopment of Geelong's Simonds Stadium has commenced today (6th October) with Victorian Minister for Sport John Eren joining Geelong Cats Chief Executive Brian Cook and representatives from the Simonds Stadium Trust to mark the start of construction works.
The $75 million upgrade, which aims to create Australia’s top regional sport and events venue, will see the former Cardinia Park’s capacity rise to 36,000.
The redevelopment, designed by global sports architects Populous, will also a new rehabilitation centre for the Cats, combined with a community medical clinic.
An agreement between the Victorian Government and the City of Greater Geelong will also see the Kardinia Park Trust take control of Simonds Stadium while leaving the surrounding sports ovals, swimming pool, netball courts and parkland under council management.
This management is expected to start as of the 2016/17 financial year.
Commenting on the upgrade, Minister Eren stated “Simonds Stadium is at the heart of sport in Geelong and is a treasured part of this great city.
“We’re upgrading it, so that it can offer world-class facilities and attract the best events.
“The big AFL games are just the start. Twenty20 Cricket, A-League blockbusters and many more events will head the way of Geelong when this upgrade is complete.”
11th September 2015 - YMCAS OF GEELONG, WHITTLESEA AND VICTORIA COMBINE TO DELIVER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS IN NEW SCHOOLS
28th July 2015 - AFL BACKS FUNDING FOR SIMONDS STADIUM REDEVELOPMENT
17th May 2015 - SIMONDS STADIUM TO HOST SPARTAN RACE IN DECEMBER
12th February 2015 - STEVE BRACKS TO HEAD NEW KARDINIA PARK TRUST
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