Campbelltown Sports Centre of Excellence finally a reality

[innsaneink]

IN A huge step towards convincing the Wests Tigers to base themselves in Campbelltown, the Federal Government has pledged a massive $7.23 million to make the long-discussed Centre of Excellence a reality.

Liverpool was unable to obtain Federal Government funding for its proposed centre at Carnes Hill, leading the Tigers to dump its agreement with Liverpool Council to train there.

Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop announced this morning that a re-elected Liberal Government would make the $15 million proposal happen and was joined by Macarthur federal Liberal MP Russell Matheson and local sports stars retired Tiger John Skandalis, retired soccer star Brett Emerton, soccer player Amy Harrison and cricketer Hannah Trethewy.

The state-of-the-art sport centre at Western Sydney University would have two full-size rectangular fields, a full-size oval-shaped field, and meeting, education and sports training facilities.

It would also include a hydrotherapy pool, cricket training nets and a cafe.

To make the plan come to fruition, Campbelltown Council has pledged $5 million, UrbanGrowth NSW will provide $1.68 million and Western Sydney University will put forward $1.4 million.

There will also be $250,000 from AFL NSW/ACT, $250,000 from Wests Tigers Rugby League Club and $100,000 from Cricket NSW.

The announcement follows Mr Matheson’s meeting with Federal Sports Minister Sussan Ley in Campbelltown last month to discuss the proposal.

“We’ve always had a strong sporting community and a lot of our elite athletes have had to travel to outside the region to access sporting facilities,” Mr Matheson said.

“This means a lot to me because it’s something that I’ve been fighting for over 20 years.”

Mr Matheson meets with Sussan Ley to discuss centre of excellence

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe says Campbelltown a possibility to be home base for club

The centre would house a sports science laboratory and research centre to be used concurrently with the university and would include pathway programs for a number of sports.

Ms Bishop said the announcement was great news for all athletes in south western Sydney

“This will be an enormous boost to the local community,” she said. “Not only will these facilities be available for elite athletes for their necessary training but also for developing junior talent.”

The centre is expected to create 141 jobs during construction and 30 jobs when it is up and running.

Campbelltown Mayor Paul Hawker said the council had been fighting hard for funding.

“Sport plays a major part in the life of the community in Campbelltown and the Macarthur region and we estimate over 10 years it will bring between 22 and 27 million dollars,” he said.

“I think when you have a community that does like its sport it’s a proper investment to allow those elite sports people to stay within the region.”

Former NRL star John Skandalis said the centre would particularly help in developing young sporting talent.

“I’m very excited about this announcement,” he said.

“I think it will give young kids coming through the ranks some sort of inspiration to come and train and it will help them progress into a professional sports person.”

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/macarthur/campbelltown-sports-centre-of-excellence-finally-a-reality/news-story/334f023a5a4dc834d4bedb70662a3006

 

[Snake]

The Weststigers will never fully move to Campbelltown !

 

[shane2801]

Brilliant. I still believe the future of the Wests Tigers lies in the southwest.

 

[tig_prmz]

brilliant outcome. can't wait.

also why is Cricket NSW only giving 100K and WT giving 250K? Cricket NSW should be loaded now with Sixers and Thunder.

 

[teddy23]

Absolutely amazing news!

 

[GNR4LIFE]

It's starting to become inevitable.

 

[gallagher]

Nice one. Pity its not at CSS but beggars can't be choosers.

 

[Guest]

Great outcome but I was hoping a bit more money would be spent to make it fully state-of-the-art. I think the centre developed at Penrith cost $22 million and ideally I would have liked to see the overall figure around $25-$30 million, make it truly state of the art with training facilities such as gym equipment, training fields and especially on the rehab side of things with ice baths, swimming pools, hyperbaric chambers, psysio rooms etc.

 

[ferret]

:exclamation: Julie Bishop said 'a' re- elected Govt would do this. What if theyre not re-elected?

 

[gallagher]

Great outcome but I was hoping a bit more money would be spent to make it fully state-of-the-art. I think the centre developed at Penrith cost $22 million and ideally I would have liked to see the overall figure around $25-$30 million, make it truly state of the art with training facilities such as gym equipment, training fields and especially on the rehab side of things with ice baths, swimming pools, hyperbaric chambers, psysio rooms etc.

The Penrith centre is owned by Penrith built specifically for them. You can see how much we are still behind.

 

[ferret]

:blush: dont need or want afl in this either.

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

IN A huge step towards convincing the Wests Tigers to base themselves in Campbelltown, the Federal Government has pledged a massive $7.23 million to make the long-discussed Centre of Excellence a reality.

Liverpool was unable to obtain Federal Government funding for its proposed centre at Carnes Hill, leading the Tigers to dump its agreement with Liverpool Council to train there.

Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop announced this morning that a re-elected Liberal Government would make the $15 million proposal happen and was joined by Macarthur federal Liberal MP Russell Matheson and local sports stars retired Tiger John Skandalis, retired soccer star Brett Emerton, soccer player Amy Harrison and cricketer Hannah Trethewy.

The state-of-the-art sport centre at Western Sydney University would have two full-size rectangular fields, a full-size oval-shaped field, and meeting, education and sports training facilities.

It would also include a hydrotherapy pool, cricket training nets and a cafe.

To make the plan come to fruition, Campbelltown Council has pledged $5 million, UrbanGrowth NSW will provide $1.68 million and Western Sydney University will put forward $1.4 million.

There will also be $250,000 from AFL NSW/ACT, $250,000 from Wests Tigers Rugby League Club and $100,000 from Cricket NSW.

The announcement follows Mr Matheson’s meeting with Federal Sports Minister Sussan Ley in Campbelltown last month to discuss the proposal.

“We’ve always had a strong sporting community and a lot of our elite athletes have had to travel to outside the region to access sporting facilities,” Mr Matheson said.

“This means a lot to me because it’s something that I’ve been fighting for over 20 years.”

Mr Matheson meets with Sussan Ley to discuss centre of excellence

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe says Campbelltown a possibility to be home base for club

The centre would house a sports science laboratory and research centre to be used concurrently with the university and would include pathway programs for a number of sports.

Ms Bishop said the announcement was great news for all athletes in south western Sydney

“This will be an enormous boost to the local community,” she said. “Not only will these facilities be available for elite athletes for their necessary training but also for developing junior talent.”

The centre is expected to create 141 jobs during construction and 30 jobs when it is up and running.

Campbelltown Mayor Paul Hawker said the council had been fighting hard for funding.

“Sport plays a major part in the life of the community in Campbelltown and the Macarthur region and we estimate over 10 years it will bring between 22 and 27 million dollars,” he said.

“I think when you have a community that does like its sport it’s a proper investment to allow those elite sports people to stay within the region.”

Former NRL star John Skandalis said the centre would particularly help in developing young sporting talent.

“I’m very excited about this announcement,” he said.

“I think it will give young kids coming through the ranks some sort of inspiration to come and train and it will help them progress into a professional sports person.”

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/macarthur/campbelltown-sports-centre-of-excellence-finally-a-reality/news-story/334f023a5a4dc834d4bedb70662a3006

Sounds good, wonder how long it will take for it to be canned after the election.
There's fairies at the bottom of the garden too.

 

[ricksen]

Sounds good, but I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[Cosimo_Zaretti]

:exclamation: Julie Bishop said 'a' re- elected Govt would do this. What if theyre not re-elected?

Well that's the implied threat, and this should be viewed as an election promise until someone actually signs a cheque.

 

[happy_tiger]

IN A huge step towards convincing the Wests Tigers to base themselves in Campbelltown, the Federal Government has pledged a massive $7.23 million to make the long-discussed Centre of Excellence a reality.

Liverpool was unable to obtain Federal Government funding for its proposed centre at Carnes Hill, leading the Tigers to dump its agreement with Liverpool Council to train there.

Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop announced this morning that a re-elected Liberal Government would make the $15 million proposal happen and was joined by Macarthur federal Liberal MP Russell Matheson and local sports stars retired Tiger John Skandalis, retired soccer star Brett Emerton, soccer player Amy Harrison and cricketer Hannah Trethewy.

The state-of-the-art sport centre at Western Sydney University would have two full-size rectangular fields, a full-size oval-shaped field, and meeting, education and sports training facilities.

It would also include a hydrotherapy pool, cricket training nets and a cafe.

To make the plan come to fruition, Campbelltown Council has pledged $5 million, UrbanGrowth NSW will provide $1.68 million and Western Sydney University will put forward $1.4 million.

There will also be $250,000 from AFL NSW/ACT, $250,000 from Wests Tigers Rugby League Club and $100,000 from Cricket NSW.

The announcement follows Mr Matheson’s meeting with Federal Sports Minister Sussan Ley in Campbelltown last month to discuss the proposal.

“We’ve always had a strong sporting community and a lot of our elite athletes have had to travel to outside the region to access sporting facilities,” Mr Matheson said.

“This means a lot to me because it’s something that I’ve been fighting for over 20 years.”

Mr Matheson meets with Sussan Ley to discuss centre of excellence

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe says Campbelltown a possibility to be home base for club

The centre would house a sports science laboratory and research centre to be used concurrently with the university and would include pathway programs for a number of sports.

Ms Bishop said the announcement was great news for all athletes in south western Sydney

“This will be an enormous boost to the local community,” she said. “Not only will these facilities be available for elite athletes for their necessary training but also for developing junior talent.”

The centre is expected to create 141 jobs during construction and 30 jobs when it is up and running.

Campbelltown Mayor Paul Hawker said the council had been fighting hard for funding.

“Sport plays a major part in the life of the community in Campbelltown and the Macarthur region and we estimate over 10 years it will bring between 22 and 27 million dollars,” he said.

“I think when you have a community that does like its sport it’s a proper investment to allow those elite sports people to stay within the region.”

Former NRL star John Skandalis said the centre would particularly help in developing young sporting talent.

“I’m very excited about this announcement,” he said.

“I think it will give young kids coming through the ranks some sort of inspiration to come and train and it will help them progress into a professional sports person.”

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/macarthur/campbelltown-sports-centre-of-excellence-finally-a-reality/news-story/334f023a5a4dc834d4bedb70662a3006

Sounds good, wonder how long it will take for it to be canned after the election.
There's fairies at the bottom of the garden too.

Reckon the Coalition are gone at the next election

Geo , stay out of Gold Coast Tigers garden please :roll

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

IN A huge step towards convincing the Wests Tigers to base themselves in Campbelltown, the Federal Government has pledged a massive $7.23 million to make the long-discussed Centre of Excellence a reality.

Liverpool was unable to obtain Federal Government funding for its proposed centre at Carnes Hill, leading the Tigers to dump its agreement with Liverpool Council to train there.

Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop announced this morning that a re-elected Liberal Government would make the $15 million proposal happen and was joined by Macarthur federal Liberal MP Russell Matheson and local sports stars retired Tiger John Skandalis, retired soccer star Brett Emerton, soccer player Amy Harrison and cricketer Hannah Trethewy.

The state-of-the-art sport centre at Western Sydney University would have two full-size rectangular fields, a full-size oval-shaped field, and meeting, education and sports training facilities.

It would also include a hydrotherapy pool, cricket training nets and a cafe.

To make the plan come to fruition, Campbelltown Council has pledged $5 million, UrbanGrowth NSW will provide $1.68 million and Western Sydney University will put forward $1.4 million.

There will also be $250,000 from AFL NSW/ACT, $250,000 from Wests Tigers Rugby League Club and $100,000 from Cricket NSW.

The announcement follows Mr Matheson’s meeting with Federal Sports Minister Sussan Ley in Campbelltown last month to discuss the proposal.

“We’ve always had a strong sporting community and a lot of our elite athletes have had to travel to outside the region to access sporting facilities,” Mr Matheson said.

“This means a lot to me because it’s something that I’ve been fighting for over 20 years.”

Mr Matheson meets with Sussan Ley to discuss centre of excellence

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe says Campbelltown a possibility to be home base for club

The centre would house a sports science laboratory and research centre to be used concurrently with the university and would include pathway programs for a number of sports.

Ms Bishop said the announcement was great news for all athletes in south western Sydney

“This will be an enormous boost to the local community,” she said. “Not only will these facilities be available for elite athletes for their necessary training but also for developing junior talent.”

The centre is expected to create 141 jobs during construction and 30 jobs when it is up and running.

Campbelltown Mayor Paul Hawker said the council had been fighting hard for funding.

“Sport plays a major part in the life of the community in Campbelltown and the Macarthur region and we estimate over 10 years it will bring between 22 and 27 million dollars,” he said.

“I think when you have a community that does like its sport it’s a proper investment to allow those elite sports people to stay within the region.”

Former NRL star John Skandalis said the centre would particularly help in developing young sporting talent.

“I’m very excited about this announcement,” he said.

“I think it will give young kids coming through the ranks some sort of inspiration to come and train and it will help them progress into a professional sports person.”

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/macarthur/campbelltown-sports-centre-of-excellence-finally-a-reality/news-story/334f023a5a4dc834d4bedb70662a3006

Sounds good, wonder how long it will take for it to be canned after the election.
There's fairies at the bottom of the garden too.

Reckon the Coalition are gone at the next election

Geo , stay out of Gold Coast Tigers garden please :roll

Is that who it is??? :laughing:

 

[happy_tiger]

IN A huge step towards convincing the Wests Tigers to base themselves in Campbelltown, the Federal Government has pledged a massive $7.23 million to make the long-discussed Centre of Excellence a reality.

Liverpool was unable to obtain Federal Government funding for its proposed centre at Carnes Hill, leading the Tigers to dump its agreement with Liverpool Council to train there.

Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop announced this morning that a re-elected Liberal Government would make the $15 million proposal happen and was joined by Macarthur federal Liberal MP Russell Matheson and local sports stars retired Tiger John Skandalis, retired soccer star Brett Emerton, soccer player Amy Harrison and cricketer Hannah Trethewy.

The state-of-the-art sport centre at Western Sydney University would have two full-size rectangular fields, a full-size oval-shaped field, and meeting, education and sports training facilities.

It would also include a hydrotherapy pool, cricket training nets and a cafe.

To make the plan come to fruition, Campbelltown Council has pledged $5 million, UrbanGrowth NSW will provide $1.68 million and Western Sydney University will put forward $1.4 million.

There will also be $250,000 from AFL NSW/ACT, $250,000 from Wests Tigers Rugby League Club and $100,000 from Cricket NSW.

The announcement follows Mr Matheson’s meeting with Federal Sports Minister Sussan Ley in Campbelltown last month to discuss the proposal.

“We’ve always had a strong sporting community and a lot of our elite athletes have had to travel to outside the region to access sporting facilities,” Mr Matheson said.

“This means a lot to me because it’s something that I’ve been fighting for over 20 years.”

Mr Matheson meets with Sussan Ley to discuss centre of excellence

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe says Campbelltown a possibility to be home base for club

The centre would house a sports science laboratory and research centre to be used concurrently with the university and would include pathway programs for a number of sports.

Ms Bishop said the announcement was great news for all athletes in south western Sydney

“This will be an enormous boost to the local community,” she said. “Not only will these facilities be available for elite athletes for their necessary training but also for developing junior talent.”

The centre is expected to create 141 jobs during construction and 30 jobs when it is up and running.

Campbelltown Mayor Paul Hawker said the council had been fighting hard for funding.

“Sport plays a major part in the life of the community in Campbelltown and the Macarthur region and we estimate over 10 years it will bring between 22 and 27 million dollars,” he said.

“I think when you have a community that does like its sport it’s a proper investment to allow those elite sports people to stay within the region.”

Former NRL star John Skandalis said the centre would particularly help in developing young sporting talent.

“I’m very excited about this announcement,” he said.

“I think it will give young kids coming through the ranks some sort of inspiration to come and train and it will help them progress into a professional sports person.”

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/macarthur/campbelltown-sports-centre-of-excellence-finally-a-reality/news-story/334f023a5a4dc834d4bedb70662a3006

Sounds good, wonder how long it will take for it to be canned after the election.
There's fairies at the bottom of the garden too.

Reckon the Coalition are gone at the next election

Geo , stay out of Gold Coast Tigers garden please :roll

Is that who it is??? :laughing:

You need to ask , how many other fairies do you see eating pies ??

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

IN A huge step towards convincing the Wests Tigers to base themselves in Campbelltown, the Federal Government has pledged a massive $7.23 million to make the long-discussed Centre of Excellence a reality.

Liverpool was unable to obtain Federal Government funding for its proposed centre at Carnes Hill, leading the Tigers to dump its agreement with Liverpool Council to train there.

Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop announced this morning that a re-elected Liberal Government would make the $15 million proposal happen and was joined by Macarthur federal Liberal MP Russell Matheson and local sports stars retired Tiger John Skandalis, retired soccer star Brett Emerton, soccer player Amy Harrison and cricketer Hannah Trethewy.

The state-of-the-art sport centre at Western Sydney University would have two full-size rectangular fields, a full-size oval-shaped field, and meeting, education and sports training facilities.

It would also include a hydrotherapy pool, cricket training nets and a cafe.

To make the plan come to fruition, Campbelltown Council has pledged $5 million, UrbanGrowth NSW will provide $1.68 million and Western Sydney University will put forward $1.4 million.

There will also be $250,000 from AFL NSW/ACT, $250,000 from Wests Tigers Rugby League Club and $100,000 from Cricket NSW.

The announcement follows Mr Matheson’s meeting with Federal Sports Minister Sussan Ley in Campbelltown last month to discuss the proposal.

“We’ve always had a strong sporting community and a lot of our elite athletes have had to travel to outside the region to access sporting facilities,” Mr Matheson said.

“This means a lot to me because it’s something that I’ve been fighting for over 20 years.”

Mr Matheson meets with Sussan Ley to discuss centre of excellence

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe says Campbelltown a possibility to be home base for club

The centre would house a sports science laboratory and research centre to be used concurrently with the university and would include pathway programs for a number of sports.

Ms Bishop said the announcement was great news for all athletes in south western Sydney

“This will be an enormous boost to the local community,” she said. “Not only will these facilities be available for elite athletes for their necessary training but also for developing junior talent.”

The centre is expected to create 141 jobs during construction and 30 jobs when it is up and running.

Campbelltown Mayor Paul Hawker said the council had been fighting hard for funding.

“Sport plays a major part in the life of the community in Campbelltown and the Macarthur region and we estimate over 10 years it will bring between 22 and 27 million dollars,” he said.

“I think when you have a community that does like its sport it’s a proper investment to allow those elite sports people to stay within the region.”

Former NRL star John Skandalis said the centre would particularly help in developing young sporting talent.

“I’m very excited about this announcement,” he said.

“I think it will give young kids coming through the ranks some sort of inspiration to come and train and it will help them progress into a professional sports person.”

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/macarthur/campbelltown-sports-centre-of-excellence-finally-a-reality/news-story/334f023a5a4dc834d4bedb70662a3006

Sounds good, wonder how long it will take for it to be canned after the election.
There's fairies at the bottom of the garden too.

Reckon the Coalition are gone at the next election

Geo , stay out of Gold Coast Tigers garden please :roll

Is that who it is???
All I could see was someone playing with their wand :laughing:

 

[marzie]

How did Penrith afford their 22 mil centre of excellence? I want one of those

 

[Patts]

I don't think the Wests Tigers will call the Campbelltown COE home but I do think the Western Suburbs Magpies will. And I think in coming years WSM based at Campbelltown will be only entity we have in the NSW Cup. I think that will be the WT larger commitment to Macarthur.
Ultimately I like the clubs plan to call Liverpool home.