CONSTRUCTION work has officially begun at Dallas Brooks Reserve, with upgrades to the sports fields and carpark now under way.
The project, which started in late October, aims to address concerns raised by sporting clubs and community organisations.
Planned improvements include a rebuild of four full-size soccer pitches, one to National Premier League standard and three to domestic standard.
There will also be enhanced access pathways, an expanded car park, new lighting, upgraded drainage, and fence replacement.
Dallas Brooks Reserve is a key sporting hub for Mornington. Once complete in March 2027, the upgrades will provide the Mornington Soccer Club and other community groups with a safe, accessible, and high-quality recreational space.
Funding for the project comes from the Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Australian government’s Thriving Suburbs Program.
Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said, “We’ve listened to our clubs and community, and it’s great to see this much-needed upgrade finally underway. With support from the Australian government, we’re delivering the fields, lighting and access improvements locals have been asking for, so Mornington has the facilities it needs.”
Moorooduc Ward councillor Bruce Ranken added, “Say goodbye to the struggles of finding a carpark on a busy Saturday game day. Come 2027, we can all enjoy one new National Premier League standard pitch as well as three domestic standard pitches, with plenty of parking spots, easier access and high-quality spaces.”
First published in the Mornington News – 25 November 2025
