A letter from the CEO: Redevelopment update

[Grantysghost]

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I was hoping for some sort of way to remember our supporters after they passed on

Yes this is pretty poor from the club. Those plaques, or a lot of them were in memoriam.
They should've had top priority to be part of the new facility.

Out of interest are they maybe just returning those older plaques and replacing them with newer ones in the future?

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

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Not to my knowledge unfortunately

[Grantysghost]

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Not to my knowledge unfortunately

Sad Bulldog noises

[jazzadogs]

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I don't have a plaque, but that is very disappointing from the club. There is a lot of talk about acknowledging and engaging the fans - but actions like this don't endear the organisations to anyone.

[Bornadog]

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Out of interest are they maybe just returning those older plaques and replacing them with newer ones in the future?

Not to my knowledge unfortunately

I don't have a plaque, but that is very disappointing from the club. There is a lot of talk about acknowledging and engaging the fans - but actions like this don't endear the organisations to anyone.

I believe there will be something put up in the new facility. I got my plaque back as well.

[Bornadog]

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ADCO the builder of choice for Bulldogs’ redevelopment

Renowned construction company ADCO Constructions has been tasked as the main works builder for the Western Bulldogs’ highly anticipated redevelopment of the Whitten Oval precinct.


Now in its 50th year of operation, ADCO is one of the oldest and most established builders in Australia, responsible for some of the most impressive sporting club rebuilds in the country.


ADCO has previously worked on major sporting projects including Carlton’s Ikon Park, St Kilda’s Moorabbin redevelopment, Manly Sea Eagles’ Brookvale Oval and the NSW Rugby League’s Centre of Excellence at Sydney Olympic Park.


“We are incredibly excited to begin construction at VU Whitten Oval, which is such an important part of the Bulldogs’ heritage,” said ADCO’s Managing Director Neil Harding.


“We can’t wait to foster our partnership with the Bulldogs on this redevelopment project, and we look forward to seeing players, staff and fans and the local community enjoying the finished, world-class facility when complete.”


ADCO will work closely with development management consultants Duo Projects to deliver the expansive build, which is now underway.


Works have begun at the precinct, with the famous Whitten Stand soon to be demolished and rebuilt along with a new high-performance centre and community facility.


With support from the State Government and the Federal Government, the Bulldogs’ home base will be transformed into the centrepiece of Melbourne’s west, a home for an elite sporting club and a commonplace for the community.


“We’re delighted to be working with ADCO in delivering our redevelopment project, and we’re excited to now see the actual work commence,” said Bulldogs’ CEO Ameet Bains.


“ADCO has an impressive history in the construction industry, and we know we’re in good hands. We can’t wait to see the transformation take place and to share this exciting journey with all of our Bulldogs people and community.”

[Bornadog]

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Update

[angelopetraglia]

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Wow. That looks absolutely amazing. That is inspirational. What a facility. That has to help with retention and attraction.

The largest swimming pools in the league. Tick.
The largest gym in the league. Tick. (Currently the smallest).

[Bornadog]

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Wow. That looks absolutely amazing. That is inspirational. What a facility. That has to help with retention and attraction.

The largest swimming pools in the league. Tick.
The largest gym in the league. Tick. (Currently the smallest).

Who would have thought many years ago we could develop such a facility.

[angelopetraglia]

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Who would have thought many years ago we could develop such a facility.

We can get caught up in the weekly emotional rollercoaster of following the club during the season. But to take a big step back and look at how far the club has come since 1989 is truly astonishing.

-Premiership
-Grand Final appearance
-55K Members
-World Class Facility
-Pioneer of the Woman's Game
-A leading influence in the Western Suburbs
-Prime time airtime consistently in the last decade
-A club that is truly relevant

Most importantly. Zero questions of our future as a club. Not one mention of say, let's move the Bulldogs to Tasmania.

If you thought that was possible in the truly dark times of 1989, I would have told you ... "you are dreaming mate".

[Eastdog]

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We can get caught up in the weekly emotional rollercoaster of following the club during the season. But to take a big step back and look at how far the club has come since 1989 is truly astonishing.

-Premiership
-Grand Final appearance
-55K Members
-World Class Facility
-Pioneer of the Woman's Game
-A leading influence in the Western Suburbs
-Prime time airtime consistently in the last decade
-A club that is truly relevant

Most importantly. Zero questions of our future as a club. Not one mention of say, let's move the Bulldogs to Tasmania.

If you thought that was possible in the truly dark times of 1989, I would have told you ... "you are dreaming mate".

Absolutely AP. We have come a long way since that time as a football club. Will be a great facility Whitten Oval once it is all completed.

[azabob]

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Thanks for posting the latest video BAD.

What an amazing redevelopment.

Once finished I’d love to somehow snag a tour of the entire facility.

[Bornadog]

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Thanks for posting the latest video BAD.

What an amazing redevelopment.

Once finished I’d love to somehow snag a tour of the entire facility.

Will be one of the best facilities in AFL, till the next club builds one.

[Hotdog60]

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You would think the facility itself would be enough to attract players.

[GVGjr]

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Let's hope it's a facility that we can grow into and not grow out of too quickly. We don't need to be doing another lengthy and disruptive redevelopment any time soon.