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Eagles' $4m windfall
Kelly Robinson
5 April 2008
http://manlydaily.com.au/article/2008/04/05/9545_news.html
BROOKVALE Oval is set to remain the home of the Manly Sea Eagles with Warringah Council announcing a $4million deal to redevelop the grounds.
The Manly Daily can reveal the council has kickstarted the ground's $20million redevelopment camapign with its funding commitment today.
However, the money will hinge on commitments from the State and Federal governments to provide the remaining $16million in much-needed funds. The Eagles have been lobbying all levels of government for years to help stop the dilapidated oval from crumbling around the fans and players.
The club even discussed moving to the Central Coast and was offered an $8million incentive to relocate and play home games at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford.
For the council to upgrade the oval, $6million is needed from the State Government and the remaining $10million from the Rudd Government.
Three generations of the Dean family - self-confessed mad Sea Eagles fans - were out at their beloved Brookvale Oval yesterday, celebrating the $4million announcement.
Ron, 78, Philip, 37, and Spencer, 5, live and breath Eagles, watching each home game from their Jane Try Stand season ticket seats.
``Something needs to be done for our team to stay here forever,'' Mr Dean jnr said. ``We love the Eagles and can't imagine them calling anywhere else but Brookvale Oval home.''
Both Mr Dean and Mr Dean jnr have been involved with the Eagles since the 1960s and Spencer is sure to continue the legacy.
Mr Dean jnr was once the club's ballboy and his father, Mr Dean snr, was involved with the juniors for more than 20 years watching legends Geoff Toovey and Steve Menzies rise through the ranks.
Manly Sea Eagles chief executive Grant Mayer said the council's announcement provided the club with a massive incentive to keep knocking on the State and Federal governments doors.
``It is a great show of faith from the council and now the real work begins,'' Mr Mayer said.
Warringah administrator Dick Persson has offered to underwrite the $20million works on the sports ground provided the State and Federal governments pay up within three years.
Kelly Robinson
5 April 2008
http://manlydaily.com.au/article/2008/04/05/9545_news.html
BROOKVALE Oval is set to remain the home of the Manly Sea Eagles with Warringah Council announcing a $4million deal to redevelop the grounds.
The Manly Daily can reveal the council has kickstarted the ground's $20million redevelopment camapign with its funding commitment today.
However, the money will hinge on commitments from the State and Federal governments to provide the remaining $16million in much-needed funds. The Eagles have been lobbying all levels of government for years to help stop the dilapidated oval from crumbling around the fans and players.
The club even discussed moving to the Central Coast and was offered an $8million incentive to relocate and play home games at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford.
For the council to upgrade the oval, $6million is needed from the State Government and the remaining $10million from the Rudd Government.
Three generations of the Dean family - self-confessed mad Sea Eagles fans - were out at their beloved Brookvale Oval yesterday, celebrating the $4million announcement.
Ron, 78, Philip, 37, and Spencer, 5, live and breath Eagles, watching each home game from their Jane Try Stand season ticket seats.
``Something needs to be done for our team to stay here forever,'' Mr Dean jnr said. ``We love the Eagles and can't imagine them calling anywhere else but Brookvale Oval home.''
Both Mr Dean and Mr Dean jnr have been involved with the Eagles since the 1960s and Spencer is sure to continue the legacy.
Mr Dean jnr was once the club's ballboy and his father, Mr Dean snr, was involved with the juniors for more than 20 years watching legends Geoff Toovey and Steve Menzies rise through the ranks.
Manly Sea Eagles chief executive Grant Mayer said the council's announcement provided the club with a massive incentive to keep knocking on the State and Federal governments doors.
``It is a great show of faith from the council and now the real work begins,'' Mr Mayer said.
Warringah administrator Dick Persson has offered to underwrite the $20million works on the sports ground provided the State and Federal governments pay up within three years.
