Melbourne Victory is pleased to announce that it has entered into an in-principle agreement with Mitchell Shire Council to make Beveridge the location of the first campus rolled out by the Club as part of its Academy infrastructure strategy announced earlier this week.
With the aim of commencing construction in early 2026, an in-principle agreement has been reached between the Council and the Club for the development and operation of a state-of-the-art facility and open space reserve to support the Clubs’ Women’s and Academy programs and to be known as “Melbourne Victory’s Northern Campus”.
The $35 plus million dollar staged project will be purpose built for Melbourne Victory and will be managed by the Club. It will deliver three full sized football pitches (including a show pitch for matches), together with four synthetic small-sided pitches and of course, a new home.
The Northern Campus will be part of a multi-sports hub operated by the Club, that will also create a community football program, alongside Victory’s pathways and elite programs.
Melbourne Victory Chairman, John Dovaston said that “the Club was thrilled to join with Mitchell Shire for such an important milestone to kick off the Club’s infrastructure project, and with a strong member base in the North, opening our first site in that growth corridor was an easy decision.Â
Melbourne Victory Managing Director Caroline Carnegie said “the Northern Campus will be the first campus for the Club and will help elevate our Women’s and Academy programs while also fostering the growth of football for all Victorians and providing connection to a new community, as part of building fandom for the Club.”
Mitchell Shire Mayor Councillor John Dougall said:
“This is a fantastic development for an area where Council is working hard to provide the services and infrastructure.
“We’re always advocating to bring assets to the region that will enhance the lives of our communities and help to prepare them for the growth the area is experiencing.
“Sport is incredibly important part of life in Mitchell Shire. Which is why it is fantastic to be involved with Melbourne Victory who will provide a high-performance sport presence that will enhance community engagement and pride, bring economic development to the region and promote healthy lifestyles.”
In addition to pitches, the Campus will house elite facilities along with, community spaces and will also include a café, function spaces, gymnasium, elite change rooms, recovery facilities and many other amenities which will help both elevate the professionalism of our teams that train and/or play there and the Club’s connection to the community in the Northern corridor.
A community consultation and feedback process for the proposed development will commence shortly.
