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Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (the Bulldogs) have been tenants of Belmore Oval for several decades. The most recent lease commenced on 1 November 2014 and is set to expire on 31 October 2035. Over the years, City of Canterbury Bankstown (Council) and the Bulldogs have collaborated on the maintenance of the oval and associated facilities, ensuring that Belmore Oval remains a high-standard venue for professional and community sport.

In 2023, the Bulldogs initiated conversations with Council regarding their aspirations to develop a Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Belmore Oval. On 27 February 2024, Council resolved to support the Bulldogs' proposal to develop the CoE.

As part of this proposal, the Bulldogs have requested a new Heads of Agreement (HoA) to consolidate the current leases, which are set to expire in 2035. They have requested a new lease for 30 years.

In consultation with the Bulldogs a draft HoA has been prepared which sets out the broader parameters for a long-term lease for the Belmore Oval Sports Complex.

On 25 February 2025, Council agreed to conditionally endorse the proposed HoA with the Bulldogs (below), subject to compliance with section 47(5)(b) of the Local Government Act 1993, including public exhibition of the proposed HoA.

Following exhibition, a final report will be presented to Council for consideration.

In accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, Council is advertising its intention to grant the above lease in accordance with Council’s Generic Plan of Management.

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Tuesday 18 March 2025 - Tuesday 15 April 2025

    Exhibition Period

    This consultation is open for contributions.

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Friday 11 April 2025 5:00pm

    Closed

    Contributions to this exhibition are closed, reviewed and reported back to the project team.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Report to Council

    The Proposal with a summary of the community feedback received over this exhibition period is considered by Council.

Have your say

Who's listening

If you have questions or want to learn more about the project, please email us or contact the Council officers listed below.

Contact Information
Email haveyoursay@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
In writing

By post to Mr Matthew Stewart, CEO, City of Canterbury Bankstown PO Box 8, Bankstown NSW 1885

Jessica

Jessica

Recreation and Open Space Planner

City of Canterbury Bankstown

Phone: 9707 9575

Luis

Luis

Community Engagement Officer

City of Canterbury Bankstown

Phone: 9707 5487

CBCity 2028 Destinations

Here's how this projects helps to deliver our Community Strategic Plan.
Healthy and Active

Healthy and Active

A motivated city that nurtures healthy minds and bodies.

Livable and Distinctive

Livable and Distinctive

A well designed, attractive city which preserves the identity and character of local villages.

The City of Canterbury Bankstown acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, water and skies of Canterbury-Bankstown, the Darug (Darag, Dharug, Daruk, Dharuk) People. We recognise and respect Darug cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge the First Peoples’ continuing importance to our Canterbury-Bankstown (CBCity) community.