The Victorian government announced this week the head contractor for the region’s newest sporting facility.
Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence announced on Monday that Fairbrother Pty Ltd had won the contract to build the Armstrong Creek Sports Centre, with construction due to begin in April.
The new facility will include four indoor multi-sport courts, cafe and car parking with electric vehicle charging spaces.
A civic plaza will feature outdoor areas for basketball, skating and table tennis and a large, landscaped lawn for community events.
Fairbrother has delivered a number of local projects in recent years, including the Poa Banyul Community Hub in Mount Duneed in 2023 and Geelong College Junior School in 2020.
Member for Western Victoria and Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney said this was an “exciting milestone” for the community.
“We’re proud to be delivering a state-of-the-art facility that will give locals more opportunities to get active, connect, and enjoy the sports they love right in their own backyard,” Ms Tierney said.
“I can’t wait to see the community come together and make the most of these incredible new spaces.”
The project is part of the Geelong Sports Package, expected to cost about $250 million, with the federal government pitching in $6 million for the Armstrong Creek Sports Centre.
Member for Corangamite Libby Coker said local communities were excited about the opportunities the new facility would offer.
“We know it will help with the growing demand for courts and ensure more people can play the sport they love, closer to home,” she said.
The project is scheduled for completion in late 2026.
