Richmond Football Club CEO, Steven Wright has welcomed the announcement by Sport and Recreation Minister James Merlino to provide a $2.5 million boost to the Craigieburn Greenfield development.

“This funding will provide the Richmond Football Club with a second training venue and also enable our VFL aligned side, the Coburg Tigers, to train and play some of their matches at this new first class facility,” Mr Wright said.

Richmond Football Club’s state of the art second training facility has become closer to reality with total funding to date reaching $8.5 million. This will enable the Craigieburn site to:

- Develop an MCG size training ground with a world class playing surface;
- Build a new grandstand;
- Construct new change room and community facilities.

“This facility will be a great addition to the northern suburban sporting community and both Tiger clubs are looking forward to becoming involved with the success of the new development,” Mr Wright said.

“Our relationship with the Craigieburn Greenfield development will enable us to grow our supporter base in this new high growth population corridor. We thank the State Government for their continued support by ensuring football remains a focal point for the area,” Mr Wright said.