The Hawks have welcomed the Federal Government's announcement that it will be committing $15 million to the exciting Kennedy Community Centre project.

Players, staff, community members and federal politicians were on deck at the Dingley site early on Thursday to celebrate the news, with the club planning to kick off the project with the construction of new AFLW facilities, including a dedicated oval and pavilion.

Read: Federal government on board to bring Kennedy Community Centre to life

See some of the photos from this morning's announcement below.

Kennedy Community Centre announcement

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Big funding boost for Hawks

Hawthorn's vision to provide a world-class sporting destination for the entire community has taken a significant step forward with the Federal Government today making a $15 million investment into the Kennedy Community Centre.