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Stage 1 incorporates an elite training & administration facility, including indoor training field, MCG-sized oval, and an AFLW Oval/Community Pavilion with grandstand seating.  
This facility will provide our players & staff with one of the best sporting facilities in the country and revolutionise the club’s standing as a destination club for both our AFL and AFLW programs. While the club’s key focus is on delivering Stage 1, important work has also commenced regarding future stages as part of the club’s approved master plan for the 28-hectare site. The objective of this subsequent stage is to further enhance the activation and accessibility of the Kennedy Community Centre to a broad range of sporting and community groups to support tangible wellbeing and participation outcomes in the future.

The main works build for Stage 1 of the project commenced in early 2024, with an anticipated project completion date in the second half of 2025.

This transformational project will provide a long-term home for all at Hawthorn and help safeguard the club’s future. One for all, and all for one – our club is committed to ensuring the Kennedy Community Centre is a home that makes the whole Hawthorn family proud. Our vision is to not only build and create an elite environment for our players and staff but also a home and benchmark facilities for our past players, members, fans, and local community.

The Club continues to assess options to optimise the future-use of Bunjil Bagora whilst being respectful of the historical prominence the facility has to Australian Rules Football.  Hawthorn will update its members, key industry stakeholders and the community once it has clarity aligned with the timing of its relocation to KCC. 

For any project related queries regarding the Kennedy Community Centre, please contact kcc@hawthornfc.com.au. For further information regarding how you can support the Club’s fundraising campaign please visit Hawthorn Football Club Foundation or email foundation@hawthornfc.com.au.