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Dragons supporters group R2K is calling on St George Illawarra officials to work with governments to "future-proof" the club's Kogarah connection through an upgrade of Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, including facilities for women players.
R2K (Return to Kogarah), which was established in 2000, welcomed head coach Shane Flanagan's statement Kogarah would continue to be "really important" in the future of the joint venture, and games and training would continue there.
Flanagan made the statement on Friday at the official launch of work on the club's $65 million high performance centre at the University of Wollongong's Innovation Campus.
The project will bring the administrative and football programs together under one roof.
The Dragons have been based at Kogarah Park since 1950, which houses Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, the Legends Walk and the Norm Provan grandstand.
R2K president Lachlan McLean, who was previously an independent on Kogarah Council, said Premier Chris Minns "should be the first port of call for ensuring Kogarah remains viable for future generations of St.George District sporting stars".
"We're fortunate enough to have the Premier as the Member for Kogarah and this is a window of opportunity to make sure the St.George region gets the stadium it truly deserves," he said.
"Kogarah has some great facilities after receiving $37.6 million of funding since 2002, but we need to finish the job to make sure the Dragons' spiritual home keeps pace with community and NRL expectations."
"We feel let down by the previous Liberal state government under Dominic Perrottet, after it signalled a $200 million upgrade for Kogarah and then backed away."
McLean said R2K would like to see Kogarah upgraded to ensure it remains NRL compliant, but also has a vision of Kogarah becoming a female friendly sporting hub.
"The St George-Illawarra NRLW team is an inspiration," he said.
"Let's extend the grandstand southward and provide female friendly facilities that send an important message that every woman is encouraged to participate in their sport of choice," he said.
"Let's make the ground multi-purpose for sports including soccer and rugby union.
"The upgrade could also provide some great training facilities for rugby league juniors in the St George District and kids from schools such as Carlton South Public."
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R2K (Return to Kogarah), which was established in 2000, welcomed head coach Shane Flanagan's statement Kogarah would continue to be "really important" in the future of the joint venture, and games and training would continue there.
Flanagan made the statement on Friday at the official launch of work on the club's $65 million high performance centre at the University of Wollongong's Innovation Campus.
The project will bring the administrative and football programs together under one roof.
The Dragons have been based at Kogarah Park since 1950, which houses Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, the Legends Walk and the Norm Provan grandstand.
R2K president Lachlan McLean, who was previously an independent on Kogarah Council, said Premier Chris Minns "should be the first port of call for ensuring Kogarah remains viable for future generations of St.George District sporting stars".
"We're fortunate enough to have the Premier as the Member for Kogarah and this is a window of opportunity to make sure the St.George region gets the stadium it truly deserves," he said.
"Kogarah has some great facilities after receiving $37.6 million of funding since 2002, but we need to finish the job to make sure the Dragons' spiritual home keeps pace with community and NRL expectations."
"We feel let down by the previous Liberal state government under Dominic Perrottet, after it signalled a $200 million upgrade for Kogarah and then backed away."
McLean said R2K would like to see Kogarah upgraded to ensure it remains NRL compliant, but also has a vision of Kogarah becoming a female friendly sporting hub.
"The St George-Illawarra NRLW team is an inspiration," he said.
"Let's extend the grandstand southward and provide female friendly facilities that send an important message that every woman is encouraged to participate in their sport of choice," he said.
"Let's make the ground multi-purpose for sports including soccer and rugby union.
"The upgrade could also provide some great training facilities for rugby league juniors in the St George District and kids from schools such as Carlton South Public."
Call to 'future-proof' Dragons' Kogarah connection through stadium upgrade
Dragons supporters group R2K is calling on St George Illawarra officials to work with governments to 'future-proof' the...
