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Construction work has commenced on the $33.1 million Manly Sea Eagles Centre of Excellence and Northern Grandstand at Brookvale Oval on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

Suggesting that the new 3000 seat grandstand and high performance Centre of Excellence will be the envy of other clubs, acting NSW Minister for Sport Geoff Lee advised "this project will create more than 300 jobs and provide a major boost to the construction industry on the Northern Beaches.

“It’s one of the most iconic grounds in rugby league and this project will ensure the Northern Beaches community continues to love coming to Brookie Oval.”

ADCO Constructions will build the project and the Manly Sea Eagles aim to have it completed in time for the start of the 2022 NRL season.

Member for Manly James Griffin said the Sea Eagles Centre of Excellence will ensure future generations of young players have access to the best facilities, noted "this is fantastic news for everyone on the Northern Beaches who is passionate about sport and our Sea Eagles.

“Our professionals will have access to the best facilities in the state and will also help our grassroots teams to dream big and aspire to play for a proud club like ours.”

The project has been funded by the Federal and NSW Governments with the Federal Government contributing $12.5 million dollars towards this project from the Community Development Grant Funding stream.

Commenting on the project, Manly Sea Eagles Chairman Scott Penn stated "the Sea Eagles Centre of Excellence will be a world-class facility that will serve the community for decades to come.

“It is one of several exciting developments that will transform Lottoland into a world-class sporting venue and community facility and we thank the State and Federal governments for their generous support.”

The Sea Eagles Centre of Excellence will include high performance, training and administration facilities for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles men’s and future women’s NRL teams, as well as pathway participants.

Dedicated and multipurpose community facilities will also allow the club to expand its community programs and initiatives.

Image: Artist impressions of the planned new 3000-seat grandstand for Brookvale Oval. Courtesy seaeagles.com.au

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