Oakleigh Cannons FC and the Monash City Council confirm that the redevelopment project at Jack Edwards Reserve has officially kicked off.
The key features of this mega project include:
– Construction of a safe 500 seat grandstand
– Instalment of 500 lux sports lighting for the main pitch
– Fencing & Pathways
– New pavilion and changing rooms
The budget for the project is $14.73 million which is broken down through $4 million from State Government, $2 million from the Federal Government, $530,000 from the Oakleigh Cannons Football Club and $8.2 million from Council.
The design for the development propose a new pavilion on the western boundary with 500 undercover grandstand seats, a 200m2 multi-purpose space for community use, and compliant amenities. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
This would accommodate an increase in football participation, particularly by female teams, and to meet National Premier League standards.
The lighting placed on the main pitch would also be designed to Australian football standards and help with the purpose of midweek training sessions and hosting night matches for both the men’s and women’s teams.
As per the Monash City council, the new pavilion and grandstand supports the club’s goals to:
– continue competing in the NPL
– cater for a female team
– host men’s and women’s double-headers
The project includes a multi-purpose space that would be managed by Council so the football club’s needs would be met on training and match days, and broader community groups would benefit at other times from the use of this space.
Oakleigh Cannons FC Chairman Kon Kavalakis mentioned the club’s excitement at this game-changing project for the NPL Victoria club and the Oakleigh community.
“I am thrilled to announce that the start of work has brought us one step closer to constructing and operating this magnificent project,” Kavalakis said in a press release.
“On behalf of the board at Oakleigh Cannons FC, we would like to extend our public appreciation to Hon Clare O’Neil, Federal Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, Steve Dimopoulos, Victoria Minister for Environment, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events and Minister for Outdoor Recreation and Mr. Paul Kilsaris from Monash City Council for their valuable contributions to the project.
“Without their assistance, we would not have been able to officially begin the work on this monumental project.”
With a current capacity of 4,000 and outdated buildings, the historic Jack Edwards Reserve was due a big upgrade and funding to take this facility to the next level as the Oakleigh Cannons continue their success both on and off the field.
