Williamstown Football Club’s historic home ground has a fresh new face, with the official unveiling of its upgraded DSV Stadium clubrooms this week. Local leaders, including Member for Gellibrand Tim Watts and Victorian Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Melissa Horne, joined club representatives to cut the ribbon on a project centred on inclusion and community participation.
The upgrade, backed by $500,000 from the Victorian Government, includes modernised medical rooms, revamped kitchen and training spaces, and critically, new changing rooms for women—a first for the club. It’s a timely boost for a sporting code undergoing rapid transformation, especially at grassroots level.
Watts, who represents the federal electorate of Gellibrand, called the redevelopment a win for local connection. “This isn’t just about sport. It’s about building places where people feel they belong. This facility helps make that happen,” he said.
The Williamstown Seagulls, one of the oldest and most recognisable clubs in the VFL, have been steadily building their women’s program. But until now, players have had to navigate outdated and inadequate infrastructure. The new facilities mark a shift in both investment and intent.
The project is part of a broader statewide effort to expand sporting infrastructure, especially in outer-suburban and regional areas. Dozens of clubs across Victoria have received support to improve their changerooms, lighting and training facilities, with many upgrades designed specifically with female participation in mind.
Supporters, players and families turned out for the ribbon-cutting, which also marked a symbolic milestone for the Seagulls’ future. With the new facilities now fully operational, the club expects to host more community events, off-season training sessions and junior development programs.
The Seagulls’ commitment to becoming a more inclusive hub is backed by real change—and not just on the scoreboard. The new clubrooms signal a return to grassroots values in a modern setting: fairness, access, and connection.
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