Plans for the construction of a new centre of excellence for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at the Belmore Sports Ground have been approved by the NSW 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 Bulldogs have a proud history and this new Centre of Excellence will give this world class footy team world class facilities to train in,” said NSW Premier, Chris Minns.
“For too long female athletes have had to settle for second best so it’s particularly pleasing to see the Bulldogs women’s team share the benefit of these state-of-the-art facilities.
“The Centre of Excellence won’t be just for high-performance footy players. The Bulldogs have always been about community, and I know local community groups and teams are also going to love the new facilities at Belmore.”
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. 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.
“The new centre will not just fill an important role for the Bulldogs players and staff. Fans can look forward to improved landscaping, more trees, a new scoreboard and the kind of modern, well-designed building that Belmore deserves,” said Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully.
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.
For more information, visit Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Centre of Excellence | Planning Portal – Department of Planning and Environment.
