Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs ahead of the pack with new Centre of Excellence

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The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs may be flying high but they’re not resting on their laurels, with a new Centre of Excellence approved at the Belmore Sports Ground by the Minns Labor Government.

The new centre will be a state-of-the-art home for the club’s NRL and NRLW teams, housing new change rooms, strength and conditioning facilities, medical facilities, education and meeting spaces.

The high-performance training facilities are expected to provide an early boost for the Bulldogs women’s team, which joins the NRLW this season.

Situated at the top of the Terry Lamb Hill, the three-storey building will also include change rooms and amenities for community groups and clubs who use the nearby playing fields.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs ahead of the pack with new Centre of Excellence. Render above.

The Club’s admin and support staff will be housed in new administration and meeting spaces, as well as merchandise, reception and media facilities.

A public entry forecourt and balcony will overlook the main sports ground, along with a new LED scoreboard.

Outdoor work will include landscaped terraces and tree planting as well as car and bicycle parking.

Render of the new centre.

The $43 million development was assessed and determined by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure under the state significant development pathway.

Construction is expected to begin in October 2025 and be completed by the end of 2026.

Premier of NSW Chris Minns said: “The Bulldogs have a proud history and this new Centre of Excellence will give this world class footy team world class facilities to train in.”

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said: “The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Centre of Excellence sets new standards for sporting facilities in this state.”

Render of the new centre.

Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said: “Today’s announcement is a huge milestone and an incredible win for the local sporting community. Once completed, this Centre will create a significant legacy that will benefit both the club and the wider community.”

Member for Canterbury Sophie Cotsis MP said: “This has been a long time coming. It’s not just an investment in elite sport it’s an investment in our multicultural community, our young athletes and our local pride.”

“This is amazing news for our community and this new Centre of Excellence ensures that future generations of players, fans, and families will continue to be part of something special right here in our backyard,” Ms Cotsis added.

“I’m very proud that the Minns Government will deliver something special in the heart of Belmore.”

For more information please visit Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Centre of Excellence | Planning Portal – Department of Planning and Environment

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