Sharkies Leagues Club
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The Cronulla Sutherland Leagues Club, known as Sharkies, is a licensed club that was inaugurated 30 April 1977.[1] The Leagues Club sits beside the Sharks home ground, Endeavour Field and is located on Captain Cook Drive in Woolooware.
2011–2026 redevelopment
A proposal to develop the land surrounding the Leagues Club was released for community consultation on 29 July 2011. It included proposals for a retail centre, a residential estate, and a refurbishment of Cronulla Sharks' facilities. Development would be undertaken in a joint venture between Bluestone Capital Ventures and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.[2]
In early 2016, Bluestone Capital Ventures submitted further planning to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. The development's plans included a retail hub, outdoor and exercise areas, parking spaces, a redeveloped Leagues Club, and apartments.[3]
The joint venture partners agreed to reschedule the development of apartments to "capitalise on the strong performing residential market at the time." This meant residential apartments were prioritised, meaning no other facilities were developed throughout stages one, two, and three.[4]
Stage one of the redevelopment began in 2015, with residents moving in after completion in December 2016.[5] In June 2018, following the completion of stage two, the number of residents increased to 725.[5][6] Stage 3 of the residential centre was finished next, with residents moving in by August 2020.[7]
In 2019, the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks announced they were selling their stake in the redevelopment to Bluestone Capital for $40 million. The Sharks estimated the value of the renovated Leagues Club at $5.15 million[4]
Stage 4 was still unfinished by December 2023.[5]
After reaching an agreement with developers, construction on the Leagues Club began in July 2025.[8] The Leagues Club was still unfinished by June 2026.[9]
See also
References
- ↑ "The leagues and Football Club". sharkies.com.au. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- ↑ Cole-Edelstein, Lucy (29 July 2011). "Cronulla Sharks Redevelopment" (PDF). dpeeplanningsitbackdata.blob.core.windows.net. Straight Talk. Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 June 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- ↑ "HDR Rice Daubney reveal $750 million Cronulla Sharks retail and leagues club development". www.architectureanddesign.com.au. Architecture & Design. 3 March 2016. Archived from the original on 29 June 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- 1 2 "Sharks announce landmark agreement". www.sharks.com.au. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. 20 March 2019. Archived from the original on 10 August 2025. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Chairman's Address - Final Quarter - 2023". www.sharks.com.au. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. 1 December 2023. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- ↑ Trembath, Murray (1 June 2018). "Residents move into stage two of Woolooware Bay Town Centre". www.theleader.com.au. The Leader. Archived from the original on 9 March 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- ↑ "Development Update: Sharks forging ahead". www.sharks.com.au. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. 21 August 2020. Archived from the original on 15 March 2026. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- ↑ "New Sharks Leagues Club construction receives go ahead". www.sharks.com.au. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. 8 July 2025. Archived from the original on 11 August 2025. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- ↑ "CEO Update - Mid-season 2026". www.sharks.com.au. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. 4 June 2026. Archived from the original on 4 June 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
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