The election funding commitment has arrived at the City of Casey as Labor has promised a $10.68 million new stadium at Casey Fields if re-elected.
Incumbent Labor Holt MP and candidate Cassandra Fernando, incumbent Labor Bruce MP and candidate Julian Hill and Infrastructure Minister Catherine King attended the Casey Fields on Sunday 30 March to announce the latest investment promise.
The $10.68 million commitment will deliver the so-called Casey Fields Mini-Stadium, with a complete fit-out of the grandstand, lights, amenities, fences, scoreboard, pitch and landscaping, if the Labor is re-elected in the upcoming May election.
The promised rectangular stadium is said to include a natural turf pitch, grandstand pavilion and spectator seating for community and elite-level sports.
The proposed facility will host the Women’s Centre of Excellence, providing new sporting opportunities for women and girls in soccer, rugby league and rugby union.
Melbourne City Football Club (FC) and the City of Casey welcomed the funding commitment.
Melbourne City FC chief executive officer Brad Rowse said Casey Mini Stadium would serve as a vital hub for our youth academy and elite teams while delivering facilities of the highest quality for local clubs and communities, should this funding be confirmed after the Federal Election.
“With women’s football on the rise, the stadium would serve as the dedicated home for our A-League Women’s team, delivering a venue that shines as a beacon for the women’s game,” he said.
“It would also showcase our youth academy and offer potential for Australia Cup and pre-season fixtures for our men’s team.”
