Manly is exploring the prospect of building a centre of excellence at its home ground at Brookvale as part of a new push to redevelop the suburban venue.

The Sea Eagles are moving to ensure they don't miss out as the state government distributes funds to NRL clubs to upgrade their training bases. Former Manly CEO Tim Cleary had originally submitted a proposal for a $20 million overhaul of its training base at Narrabeen as clubs jockey for a piece of the $40 million the state government will make available to Sydney clubs on a dollar-for-dollar basis.

Vision: Proposal for new Brookvale Oval, which would incorporate a centre of excellence.

The Silvertails, in conjunction with Northern Beaches Council, are now considering taking a different tack. The parties are looking at the feasibility of basing all the Sea Eagles' operations at the recently renamed Lottoland in a move that would allow the team to train and play at the same venue. The ambition is to finally give the ageing suburban ground the upgrade it so desperately needs, including the addition of undercover seating and a commercial element of up to seven storeys at the southern end that backs on to Pittwater Road.

Northern Beaches Council mayor Michael Regan will put forward a resolution at the next council meeting on October 24 in a bid to begin the process, which includes community consultation, expressions of interest and putting contracts out to tender.