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About the High Performance Centre

Construction of a new High Performance Centre at Belmore Sports Ground is officially underway, with Kane Constructions appointed to deliver the project.

Situated atop the iconic Terry Lamb Hill, the three-storey, multi-million-dollar facility will deliver world-class resources for the Club's NRL and NRLW programs while benefiting the wider community, with facilities that include but are not limited to:

• Gymnasium, training, medical and rehabilitation facilities
• Aquatic recovery and rehabilitation facilities
• Lecture theatre, meeting rooms, office space and end-of-trip facilities
• Change rooms and associated amenities, including change rooms for users of Peter Moore Fields
• Upgrades to the existing scoreboard and improved pedestrian connection to Peter Moore Fields
• Non-game day pedestrian and vehicle access via Tudor Street and an additional managed pedestrian access point via the existing footpath along the train line
• Construction of an internal car park for an additional 62 cars. 

The new facility will predominantly be used for weekday operations and will not seek to amend any existing NRL game day operations, including the current access points for spectators. 

Supporting our Club and community 

The High Performance Centre demonstrates our unwavering commitment to investing in the future of our players, our Club and the needs of our community.

Investing in women’s sports 

With the Bulldogs now officially functioning in the NRLW, and with female participation numbers at an all-time high (via the Canterbury-Bankstown District Junior Rugby League), the development reflects the demand for better facilities to support women's teams and host NRLW games.  Through this development, the Bulldogs can ensure that the Club is providing elite training facilities for our NRLW athletes and pathway athletes, and demonstrating our commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive sporting culture.  

Youth development  

Youth development is crucial to the future of the Club and other clubs within the National Rugby League. The High Performance Centre demonstrates our unwavering commitment to invest in youth development pathways. The state-of-the-art facility, which is under construction, will support current and future players for decades to come, ensuring the longevity of our Club and the sport of Rugby League.

Supporting community spaces 

In line with the Council’s vision for the site, the construction includes facilities that will enhance how the community use Belmore Sports Ground.

The Peter Moore Fields are used frequently by the community, and the Club has included new change rooms (players and referees), toilets, storage space and parking as part of the design. These features are designed to support and enhance the experience of the community members who frequently use this space.

Considering our neighbours 

We value our community in Belmore and minimising the potential impacts of the construction remains a priority. 

As part of the SSDA process, the Club prepared a range of technical studies to assess the potential impacts related to the construction and operation of the High Performance Centre.

Traffic & Parking  

A detailed Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) was developed as part of the SSDA. This assessment found that the development proposal would generate an additional 15 vehicle trips during the weekday morning peak and approximately 37 vehicle trips during the weekday afternoon peak. 

To mitigate the impact on parking availability, the development includes an additional 62 parking spaces within an internal car park, accessed via Tudor Street. This car park will also provide adequate room for service vehicles and player buses to turn, minimising impacts on pedestrian safety. 

Green Travel Plan 

Whilst there are no proposed changes to spectator access on game days, the Club is also considering how to manage traffic impacts once operational, particularly during NRL and future NRLW premiership games. This includes preparing a Green Travel Plan that leverages Belmore Sports Ground’s highly accessible location and proximity to Belmore Train station, minimising reliance on private vehicles when attending games. 

Noise  

As part of the SSDA, the Club commissioned noise studies to assess potential impacts during construction and operation. The Club is committed to managing potential noise impacts through a range of recommended measures. These include: 

• Scheduling activities outside peak residential occupancy hours 
• Providing respite periods between high noise-generating work
• Notifying neighbours before commencing high noise-generating work
• During operation, the proposal is not expected to generate increased noise for our neighbours
• Crowd management.

Once operational, our noise studies do not anticipate any additional noise. 

Crowd Management 

In line with our current Crowd Management Plan, the Club will implement safety and security measures to ensure effective crowd management on game days. This includes police and security presence on site to manage behaviour, sufficient staffing resources deployed to monitor crowd behaviour, emergency exit gates/pathways and using zone managers to scan tickets on arrival and deploy bag checks at under pressure gates. 

Construction

During this construction phase, we will seek to retain access to Peter Moore Field where possible. We have implemented and will continue to implement a range of construction management plans, to ensure the community can use this space safely. 

The development project includes an internal car park that will run along the southern edge of Peter Moore Field. While constructing this car park, access via Tudor Street and Thorncraft Parade may be temporarily restricted. The community will be notified before these access arrangements change.

Next steps / Progress

Planning and Construction Pathway  

The Club sought approval from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) to construct and operate the High Performance Centre. This approval was sought through the DPHI’s State Significant Development Application (SSDA) process.  

April 2024:  A request was lodged with DPHI’s for the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs). The SEARs ensures government agencies and relevant service providers are informed and were provided with the opportunity to request certain information be addressed within the SSDA.  

August 2024:  The Club prepared an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which assessed potential impacts from the Proposal and proposed mitigation measures. This involved consulting with neighbours and the community. Feedback from the community was collated in an Engagement Outcomes Report and included in the submission to DPHI.

October 2024: A formal SSDA was lodged. After lodging the SSDA, DPHI publicly exhibits the Proposal. From this point, the community were able to make formal submissions to DPHI.

May 2025: Expected determination within six to nine months of lodging the SSDA.

October 2025: Kane Constructions was appointed to manage the build. An independent review committee comprising Club delegates, Board representatives and industry experts were responsible for appointing the builder following a comprehensive tender process.

November 2025: Construction site permiter fencing was installed, and demolition commenced on the Peter Moore Scoreboard. Construction officially commenced with an official sod turning ceremony on November 21. Politicians including NSW Premier Chris Minns, local MPs and councillors, Club representatives, including patrons, staff, and players, and media came together to celebrate the beginning of the project. The gathering highlighted a shared commitment to strengthening the local community, as each speaker reinforced how the development will create new opportunities, improve local facilities, and foster deeper community engagement. The collective presence signaled broad support and a unified vision for a project designed not just to build infrastructure for the Club, but to deliver benefits for residents, families and the wider community.