Kingborough Mayor, Paula Wriedt said Council was thrilled to welcome the AFL High Performance Centre (HPC) to the Kingborough Sporting Precinct.
“This is a monumental announcement for Kingborough, the AFL HPC will provide an incredible platform for the growth of Australian Rules Football in Tasmania,” said Cr Wriedt.
“This will also provide an economic and community benefit to Kingborough.
“We are very proud of our sporting community in Kingborough, the precinct is home to 33 different groups, including the Tasmanian Jack Jumpers.
“The arrival of the AFL High-Performance Centre will bring a new sense of pride to Kingborough.
“It’s an opportunity to create lasting connections between the AFL and our vibrant community.
“We’re also grateful to our stakeholders, the Kingborough Tigers Football and Kingborough District Cricket Clubs, whose strong support has been instrumental in bringing this project to life.
“We are committed to working with all our stakeholders through this process and have had some initial discussions with potentially affected user groups.
“Our commitment to the community remains at the heart of this development.
“With plans for two additional ovals and a new clubroom for the Kingborough District Cricket Club, we’re ensuring that this upgrade benefits everyone, from grassroots players to elite athletes.
“No longer will Cricket Club juniors need to travel to Brighton for home games, our community clubs will be better supported than ever.
“This is a proud moment for Kingborough, we’re excited to see how this facility will strengthen our community’s connection to the game.”
L to R: Dan Wylie (President Kingborough Tigers), Jeff Ross (President Kingborough Knights), Grant O’Brien (AFL-Tasmania Devils Chairman) & Paula Wriedt (Kingborough Mayor)
Proposed Site Plan