Tasmanian construction company Fairbrother has been appointed to build the Tasmania Devils’ high performance centre at the Twin Ovals in Kingston, with work set to begin immediately.
The 9,000 square metre facility will house the club’s AFL and AFLW programs along with its administration staff.
The Tasmanian government is investing $105 million into the centre.
Sport Minister Nick Duigan said the project is a major step for the Devils ahead of their 2028 entry into the AFL and AFLW.
“This high performance centre is a significant investment in the Devils future and will deliver benefits to the community well beyond football,” he said.
“Projects such as these create local jobs, support Tasmanian businesses and help build a sporting precinct the whole state can be proud of.”
Tasmania Football Club CEO Brendon Gale said the appointment marked a major milestone.
“This facility is key to accommodating our staff, attracting and retaining talent and providing an elite environment that will set us up to compete in the AFL and AFLW,” Gale said.
“To have a proud Tasmanian company like Fairbrother building this facility, creating local jobs and apprenticeship opportunities for Tasmanians, is something that sits at the core of what we stand for at the Devils.”
The facility will feature sport technology, medical and recovery areas including plunge pools, infrared saunas and one of the largest gymnasiums and indoor training areas in the AFL.
The main training oval will also be redeveloped to match the dimensions of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with that work due for completion by October 2027.
The high performance centre is expected to be finished by mid-2028.
Civil works on nearby Oval 3 are already underway, which will become the home of the Kingborough Tigers Football Club and the Devils’ secondary training ground.
Kingborough Council Acting Mayor Christian Street said the investment would generate lasting economic activity across the region.
Fairbrother CEO Kurt Arnold said the company is proud to take on the project.
“This is one of the most significant sporting infrastructure projects Tasmania has seen in recent years,” Arnold said.
