By Charlene Gatt
PRE-BUILDING works are underway for the Western Bulldogs Club Edgewater development after Maribyrnong City Council approved its plan to relocate poker machines.
A Bulldogs club spokesperson told Star construction will commence later this year with the venue forecast to be open in late 2012.
The development received the green light to commence works after Maribyrnong City Council approved the Electronic Gaming Machine Relocation Plan, which formed the last part of the planning permit approvals issued to the developer, Prizac Investments.
The plan provides for a reduction in electronic gaming machines in the municipality from 511 to 500 prior to the opening of Club Edgewater.
The council originally opposed the Bulldogs’ relocation plan, with a Victoria Civil and Administrative Tribunal appeal date in August.
But General Manager Sustainable Development Nigel Higgins told Star that the Bulldogs submitted a revised and improved relocation plan prior to the hearing, which was later cancelled.
The $25 Club Edgewater development will include a 52-room hotel, gaming venue, dining and bistro areas, a members’ bar and function room that caters for 300 people.
“The club will keep the community up-to-date as construction progresses,” a Bulldogs spokesperson said.
“The Western Bulldogs continues its strong commitment to the community, including alcohol and gaming related awareness programs, and will work with the Maribyrnong City Council as part of the club’s ongoing work.
