Centre of Excellence and Northern Grandstand

A new era for the Sea Eagles and the Community.

On Friday 31 July 2020, the Sydney North Planning Panel formally approved the Development Application in relation to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) and Northern Grandstand Development.

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles would like to thank all community members that made submissions in support of the Development Application to demonstrate the overwhelming community support for the project.

Centre of Excellence and Northern Grandstand (Artist Impression Only)

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles is pleased to provide the following update on our Centre of Excellence and Northern Grandstand to be built at Lottoland.

The development of this facility will secure the future of the Sea Eagles in the heart of the Northern Beaches.

The Centre of Excellence and 3,000-seat covered northern grandstand will future proof Lottoland for future generations of young players by supporting Club development both on and off the field and bolstering its ambitions of launching a women’s NRL team and further enhancing youth sporting development.

Fans will be able to experience Lottoland from the comfort of the new grandstand for the 2022 season (subject to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic).

Key features:

3,000 covered seating area, food and beverage facilities

High performance, training and administration facilities

Medical and rehabilitation facilities

Elite level gymnasium, aquatic recovery and rehabilitation pools

Facilities to support the rise of female sporting participation

Dedicated and multipurpose community education facilities and community meeting rooms.

The total cost of the investment is $33.1M. This project is jointly funded by the State Government, Federal Government and the Sea Eagles.

The project underlines the commitment of Northern Beaches Council and the Sea Eagles to ongoing investment in Lottoland and builds on the momentum of the joint announcement in July 2019 to upgrade the playing field at the end of the 2020 NRL playing season.

Giving back to Brookvale

Dedicated and multipurpose community facilities will enable the Club to expand its suite of community programs, increase its reach and further its positive impact in the community.

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles is committed to raising awareness of healthy lifestyles, fostering self-esteem, positive behaviour and mental health amongst young people.

Managing the impacts

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles acknowledges that living near a sports stadium can be challenging, and the management of traffic, noise and other impacts on amenity in and around the precinct is important for residents. Traffic Impact Assessments have been undertaken as part of the planning application and the advice received is that the Centre of Excellence and grandstand will not add to current parking and traffic.

The new grandstand will not change the capacity of Lottoland. The Centre of Excellence will provide parking for staff and visitors, which will be located on the corner of Alfred Street and Federal Parade.

Brookvale Park will continue to be open for public access.

Construction will be guided by a Construction Management Plan that will also require Council approval. During the construction work, every effort will be made to minimise disruption to local traffic and on-street parking.

PROJECT PROGRESS

Planning Approval Process – COMPLETE

On Friday 31 July 2020, the Sydney North Planning Panel formally approved the Development Application in relation to the COE and Northern Grandstand Development. The Sea Eagles would like to thank all community members that made submissions in support of the Development Application to demonstrate the overwhelming community support for the project.

Construction Tender Process - COMPLETE

The construction tender period for the project was held between Tuesday 5 May 2020 – Monday 29 June 2020.

The tender evaluation was placed on hold while Development Approval for the project was being finalised. With Development Approval now being received, ADCO Constructions has been appointed as the lead contractor. Construction works will commence on site at the end of the 2020 NRL playing season.

Click here to read the article: ADCO to build Sea Eagles Centre of Excellence

Keeping You Informed

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are committed to keeping Members and supporters, Corporate Partners and the wider community informed on project progress.

You can provide feedback or request more information by contacting Chris Brown at Waypoint by email to chris.brown@waypointgrp.com.au.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the proposal for?

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Centre of Excellence and 3,000 seat grandstand located at the northern end of Lottoland.

The Centre of Excellence and 3,000-seat covered northern grandstand will future proof Lottoland for future generations of young players by supporting Club development both on and off the field and bolstering its ambitions of launching a women’s NRL team and further enhancing youth sporting development.

Dedicated and multipurpose community facilities will also feature that will allow the Club to expand its community programs and initiatives.

What specific facilities will be included in the proposal?

Key features of the development are outlined below:

3,000 covered seats with associated amenities

High performance, training and administration facilities

Facilities to support the rise of female sporting participation and the Club’s ambition to have a team in the NRLW competition

Multipurpose community meeting room

Where will the facility be located?

The Centre of Excellence and Grandstand will be constructed at the northern end of Lottoland, where the existing big screen and Family Hill are located.

Where will the Family Hill be located during construction?

The Sea Eagles understand the importance of the Family Hill area of the venue and will advise Members and supporters of the location of the new Family Hill once the designs for the redevelopment are finalised.

At this stage, it will most likely be a temporary allocation on the Eastern Hill.

How much will the project cost?

The total cost of the Centre of Excellence and Grandstand is estimated to be $33.1m.

How will the project be funded?

The project will be funded via contributions from the following project partners:

$20M - NSW Government

$12.5M - Federal Government

$600K - Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

How much Council/ratepayer funding is being used?

No Council/ratepayer funding is being used to deliver the project.

What facilities will be available to the community?

A multipurpose community meeting room will be available for community use via a facility booking system managed by the Sea Eagles.

Will Lottoland remain open during construction?

Lottoland will remain open during construction, however there will be times when the public and user groups will not have access to the northern end during construction for safety reasons. These dates will be clearly communicated to user groups and the community well in advance.

Who will be managing the Centre of Excellence?

The Sea Eagles will manage the Centre of Excellence and have exclusive use of its operations, including the multipurpose community meeting room.

How will traffic be managed?

A traffic impact analysis has been conducted for this proposal.

Loading and service vehicles will access the oval from Alfred Street, as per current operations. Timing of these service vehicle movements will be outside of school peak pick up and drop off times.

Non-Game Day

It has been calculated that the proposal will create an increase of 22 vehicles in the morning peak and 20 vehicles in the afternoon peak. As this is a relatively minor increase in vehicle access, it is anticipated that the proposal will have limited impact on local traffic.

How will parking be managed?

A ground level carpark will be used by the Centre of Excellence. This will be accessed via the existing Alfred Street driveway. This carpark will provide an additional 15 spaced to the existing 45 spaces on site.

Will the Sea Eagles be able to host games at Lottoland during construction?

Yes. The ground will remain operational during construction. The stadium capacity will be reduced during this period. Stadium attendance will be subject to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Will the turf be upgraded as part of the project?

Northern Beaches Council has committed funding to the Lottoland turf upgrade at the end of the 2020 NRL playing season. The delivery of the turf upgrade project will be managed under the supervision of the Sea Eagles.

When will construction commence on site?

It is envisaged that construction will commence on site at the end of the 2020 NRL playing season.

How long will the construction process take?

It is envisaged that the construction process will take between 12 – 18 months to complete.

Who do I contact for further information?

You can provide feedback or request more information by contacting Chris Brown at Waypoint by email to chris.brown@waypointgrp.com.au