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Essendon's new facility receives official approval

Friday, 18 November 2011
Staff writers for essendonfc.com.au
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Essendon Football Club is delighted to have received official approval from the Federal Government for its new $26 million athlete facility at Melbourne Airport today.

The proposed facility will be situated on a 10-hectare site and comprise two ovals, a training and administration building and car parking.

The indoor facilities include ovals, a basketball court, pool and gymnasium and will be used by Essendon Football Club, paralympians and other local athletic groups.

The plan will not have any significant impact on aviation operations at the airport and is not expected to increase traffic in the area.

No concerns were raised in submissions or by the public during the consultation period.

The Australian Government has committed $6 million to the project under the Infrastructure Employment Projects Scheme

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cant wait to see me and bobbys names up on the wall

- me and bobby mc gee (posted 18/11/2011 7:10:35 PM)

The times, they are a changing........... Exciting times ahead..................... The future is in our hands............... The Red n Black army is on the move.....

- Victor Tallis (posted 18/11/2011 7:13:59 PM)

This facility will help us advance in every way.

- Gordon Moss snr (posted 18/11/2011 8:07:09 PM)

yeah can.t wait 4 the new Essendon football club about time we up grade our footy club windy hill is 2 small and cold

- MARK JONES (posted 18/11/2011 8:47:36 PM)

EI - Can I have my own car park with my name on it?

- Steven Boyle (posted 18/11/2011 9:01:20 PM)

I'm glad the figure is at 26 million now rather than the $30 million, as we are looking at about a 4 million shortfall on supporter contributions. Hope this changes.

- Wesley Hull (posted 18/11/2011 9:24:26 PM)

Another step forward towards our ultimate goal.

- Alan De Menezes (posted 18/11/2011 10:14:51 PM)

Finally - state of the art training facilities to back up the most successful club in AFL/VFL history. Look out competition, once our biggest weakness will soon be our biggest strength!

- Russell Bennett (posted 18/11/2011 11:37:10 PM)

Congrats EFC! Very exciting news! Can't wait the see the new facilities. Angie

- Angeline Baron (posted 19/11/2011 2:00:55 AM)

Onwards and Upwards Bombers. Here we come.I wonder which of Bobbys names will be up on that wall - Bobby, me and Bobby mcgee, Margaret Dickson, Dazzler, Builder, Stirrer......my head is spinning. Will the real Bobby please stand up and be counted.

- Alan De Menezes (posted 19/11/2011 7:42:26 PM)

Game Plan, just metres away, from the TERMINAL, at Melbourne Airport, couldnt possibly leave it behind?

- Nick Tomaras (posted 20/11/2011 3:14:23 AM)

EI- Does this mean its all paid for?

- Kristen Ettridge (posted 20/11/2011 6:57:48 PM)

Kristen, no we still require $5million from members to ensure we do not move into the new facility with debt.

- Essendon Insider (posted 20/11/2011 7:27:50 PM)

Don't touch Fev and I'm in again and donation on the way. Lets look at Seb Ross, Sam Kerridge looks handy too. Kavanagh,mmmmm, Dods and the boys will be doing they're homework I hope. Tucky will be a good get.

- Brad Scarr (posted 21/11/2011 6:30:02 AM)

When does the building start ? Has our illustrious Premier given us the thumbs up yet ?

- Mary Tovey (posted 23/11/2011 1:10:32 AM)