Brookvale Oval could be reshaped under Manly’s $160 million redevelopment vision, with the club proposing a larger boutique stadium and broader precinct uses aimed at keeping the Sea Eagles at their traditional Northern Beaches home.
Brookvale Oval Proposal Focuses On Long Term Renewal
Manly’s latest concept for Brookvale Oval, known commercially as 4 Pines Park, outlines a major redevelopment of the ageing venue into a modern stadium with capacity for about 22,000 to 23,000 spectators.
The ground currently holds about 17,000 people and has been the Sea Eagles’ home since 1947. While the venue remains closely tied to the club’s identity, its older infrastructure has become a central issue in long-running redevelopment discussions.
The current proposal is framed as a vision rather than a confirmed build. Further approvals, financial steps and wider engagement would still be needed before work could begin.
Older Stands Would Be Replaced Under The Manly Vision
The Bob Fulton Stand would be retained under the concept. The stand includes the club’s Centre of Excellence, which opened in 2022 after a $30 million upgrade.
Other older sections of the venue would be removed. The Jane Try, Ken Arthurson and Lyons-Menzies stands would be demolished and replaced with new undercover seating wrapping around the ground in a horseshoe-style layout.
The proposal also includes upgraded amenities, improved corporate areas and better facilities for women’s sport, junior sport and community use. The concept identifies growing maintenance demands, gaps in current facilities and the risk of the venue falling behind modern NRL requirements as issues the redevelopment would seek to address.
Housing and Classroom Ideas Broaden The Brookvale Plan
The proposal extends beyond match-day seating. Two residential towers are included on the eastern side of the precinct, with the possibility of affordable housing and homes for first responders forming part of the concept.
Education facilities are also being considered. Classroom space could be included beneath a new western stand, with St Augustine’s College and Brookvale Public School identified as nearby schools that could potentially use the space.
Manly plans to finance most of the estimated $160 million redevelopment while seeking an additional contribution of about $40 million to $50 million. The mixed-use model marks a shift from earlier redevelopment attempts that relied more heavily on outside funding.
Sea Eagles May Need Temporary Home During Works
If the project proceeds, construction could begin after the 2027 NRL season and may take one to two years to complete.
During that period, Manly would likely move home games away from Brookvale Oval. Allianz Stadium has been identified as the likely temporary venue for most matches, while some games could be taken to other markets, including New Zealand.
The push for renewal comes as the Sea Eagles continue to draw strong home crowds. The club has reported sellouts at 18 of its past 24 home matches, strengthening the case for more capacity and improved facilities.
Previous redevelopment ideas for Brookvale Oval have not progressed, including a $150 million proposal in 2011 that involved a 31,000-seat stadium, retail uses and residential development, followed by another major rebuild proposal four years later.
The latest vision is another attempt to modernise one of the NRL’s recognised suburban venues while preserving Manly’s connection to its long-time base on the Northern Beaches.
Published 10-June-2026
