The State Government is investing in grassroots sports and elite women’s football, with works underway on the Coburg City Oval.

Ros Spence, Minister for Community Sport, visited the iconic VFL ground which is being transformed thanks to $3 million from the Government.

The project, due to be complete in June, will see the oval transformed into a first-class facility capable of hosting big games including VFLW finals, and includes female friendly and accessible facilities for players, umpires and visitors.

The kitchen and kiosk will be upgraded to provide modern and safe facilities and a large new multi-purpose area will be used for a range of training programs, activities and events.

The oval has been home to the Coburg Lions Football Club and Coburg Lions Cricket Club since 1912. It is also used by the West Coburg Football Club, the Coburg Superules Football Club, the Coburg Football Integration Development Association team and Coburg Auskick.
The project’s construction phase will employ more than 270 staff, including trades, contractors and consultants.