Struggling A-League club Western United and their partners at Wyndham City Council are hopeful they will be able to begin work on the construction of their new ground at Tarneit by winter.

Wyndham Council's latest glossy publication for residents and ratepayers has a full page piece promoting Western updating the situation around the proposed venue, which, when constructed, will make them the only team in the competition to own and operate their own venue.

United's Connor Pain signs autographs fans. It's hoped the Tarneit ground will strength the new club's fan base. Credit:Getty Images

"Plenty of work has gone on in the background to ensure the site at 1160 Sayers Road is ready," the article read.

"These works include Geotech reports, soil testing and flora and fauna analyses – all critical steps before construction can commence.