Kildare Campus Oval Update

In an exciting development, we are thrilled to announce AFL Victoria has approved a contribution of $200,000 towards the installation of 100 lux lighting, at our new MCG-sized oval at Kildare Campus!

The Echuca JFC will also generously contribute towards the remainder of lighting costs and potentially other infrastructure around the oval as part of our ongoing partnership with the club.

St Joseph’s College, along with Wanganui Oval in Shepparton, are the first projects in Victoria to be announced through the AFL’s ‘Breaking New Ground’ program.

This program provides funding for the planning, design and development of AFL facilities, to help keep up with the growth of community football and the need to provide great facilities for grassroots footy.

Our Principal Anne Marie Cairns said our partnership with the AFL – Breaking New Ground Project and Echuca Junior Football Club (EJFC), has enabled us to accelerate the development of our master plan, which will ultimately benefit the entire Echuca Moama community.

Football, with its unique ability to unite people, will play a key role in fostering community connections. By providing a high-quality oval, we aim to strengthen these bonds.

The school community takes great pride in the accomplishments of our AFL players, both past and present, as well as the rising stars of the AFL and AFLW.

We are excited about the future of this project and the opportunities it will bring, ensuring the continued growth and success of the game in Echuca Moama and surrounding district, for generations to come.

To read the full story please visit:

https://play.afl/victoria/news/groundbreaking-facility-projects-unveiled-shepparton-and-echuca-2024