Construction begins at Mariners Sporting Campus

Construction of the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence sporting campus in set to begin.

Backed by $10 million in Federal Government funding, development of Stage One of the complex includes the construction of a ten court five-a-side football centre, an aquatic and hydrotherapy centre, a tournament sized football field, an amenities block, as well as associated infrastructure.

Mariners Chairman Peter Turnbull explained that "upon completion the Central Coast Mariners Sporting Campus will provide vast sporting, educational and social benefits to the region, however this contract with North's ensures local people will also prosper during its construction."

All these facilities will be made available for public use as well as for Mariners Hyundai A-League, Youth and Academy players, providing an elite training and recovery base for the people of the Central Coast.

Turnbull adds "our vision is to make the Central Coast Mariners the club of choice for all football players in Australia.

"Ultimately, this facility will enhance the Central Coast Mariners brand and standing within the football community in Australia enormously."

Central Coast-based builders North Construction will undertake the work, with the contract announcement ensuring development of Stage One of the site will be completed before the end of September, with Stage Two set to kick off prior to the end of 2011.

When fully finished, the Central Coast Mariners Sporting Campus will feature:

• Two full-size football field and a grandstand for up to 3,000 fans;
• A function, event and reception centre for club and community use;
• Up to ten all-weather sports courts for five-a-side soccer and other sports use;
• A heated aquatic and hydrotherapy centre for community use;
• A gym and fitness centre for community use;
• Facilities for delivering educational learning programs;
• A sports medicine centre;
• Amenities and car parking facilities and an upgrade to the Wyong Road Roundabout

The Mariners have also confirmed a 15-year lease arrangement has been agreed upon with sports facility management business Soccer5s Australia for the management of the all-weather sports courts.

The Mariners are also engaged in progressive discussions with a variety of interested parties for the use of other facilities (including the aquatic centre) to be developed within the comples.

Other interested parties are invited to approach the club.

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