The iconic VFL ground is being transformed thanks to $3 million from the Victorian Government.

The project, due to be complete in June this year, will see the oval transformed into a first-class facility capable of hosting big games including VFLW finals, and includes female friendly and accessible facilities for players, umpires and visitors.

The kitchen and kiosk will be upgraded to provide modern and safe facilities and a large new multi-purpose area will be used for a range of training programs, activities and events.

The oval has been home to the Coburg Lions Football Club and Coburg Lions Cricket Club since 1912. It is also used by the West Coburg Football Club, the Coburg Superules Football Club, the Coburg Football Integration Development Association team and Coburg Auskick.

The facilities will give football and cricket clubs a modern space to grow their memberships and welcome more girls, women and people of all abilities. It will significantly improve facilities for the Coburg Turkish Club, the Arabic Seniors Group, the Italian Seniors Group and other community organisations that use the pavilion.

The project’s construction phase will employ more than 270 staff, including trades, contractors and consultants.

Once construction is complete the facility will help generate approximately $4.40 for every $1 invested and will inject more than $1 million into the Moreland economy through the support of local businesses such as cafes, bakeries, supermarkets, hotels and trades.