MORNINGTON MP Chris Crewther has announced an elected Liberal government will provide $2m towards a new pavilion for the Mornington Soccer Club at Dallas Brooks Reserve.
Crewther said in a statement he had been fighting for investment in Dallas Brooks Reserve and the Mornington Soccer Club since 2022.
The soccer facilities at Dallas Brooks Reserve have been under reconstruction since October 2025.
Crewther said the new pavilion would build on the significant upgrades already underway.
“Mornington Soccer Club has been part of our community since 1965 and Dallas Brooks Reserve is an important home for local soccer,” said Crewther.
“The soccer facilities at Dallas Brooks Reserve are now receiving significant investment and the next step is making sure the club has a modern pavilion that matches the quality of the playing facilities.”
The new pavilion will provide improved facilities for players, coaches, volunteers, families, and spectators, and support the continued growth of soccer in the local community.
The current construction, which is expected to be completed by March 2027, includes a rebuild of four full-size soccer pitches, enhanced access pathways, an extended car park, new lighting, upgraded drainage, and fence replacements.
Funding for the current redevelopments came from the Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Australian government’s Thriving Suburbs Program.
Crewther said the investment would also support the continued growth of women’s and girls’ soccer.
“Soccer participation is growing strongly across our community, particularly among women and girls, and our sporting infrastructure needs to keep pace,” said Crewther.
“A modern pavilion will provide a better environment for players and volunteers, including proper female changerooms and facilities, and help Mornington Soccer Club continue to welcome more people into the game.”
Crewther said it is about investing in local sport and ensuring the community has safe, modern facilities fit for the future.
“I have listened to the club, visited our local sporting facilities and continued to advocate for the investment Mornington deserves, delivering better sporting infrastructure for Mornington families,” said Crewther.
First published in the Mornington News – 10 November 2026
