Official Shark Park & Woolooware Bay Development

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Summary of Leagues Club Plans
Not a lot of movement at the station, but a few excavators and cherry pickers & lifts on site.

Demolition was meant to have started mid-September, so seems things are behind a bit.
 

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SF said:
Not a lot of movement at the station, but a few excavators and cherry pickers & lifts on site.

Demolition was meant to have started mid-September, so seems things are behind a bit.
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Whereas Dino says

Those who have been in or around the Woolooware Bay Town Centre will have noticed construction, or at least demolition of the façade, has commenced and the Sharks Leagues Club build is underway.

Xenia Constructions are well into their work, are ahead of schedule and we look forward to tracking and reporting the progress to our members in the weeks and months ahead.
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Not saying either of you is right or wrong as I am not really across it enough to be judging that
 
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Here's the full update on it from Dino

www.sharks.com.au

CEO Update - October 2025

Sharks CEO Dino Mezzatesta provides a monthly update, covering the end of the 2025 rugby league season, business news relating to the Sharks and the latest report on the construction of the new Leagues Club at Woolooware.
www.sharks.com.au www.sharks.com.au

Xenia Constructions​

The project has continued to progress strongly this month, marking an important milestone with the successful demolition of the northern façade. This stage has transformed the site's appearance and created the foundation for the upcoming structural and façade works that will shape the building's new identity.

Following the completion of demolition, the team has been focused on preparing for the next phase of construction. Coordination and sequencing of key trades are now well underway to ensure a smooth transition into structural steel installation and the commencement of external works.

What's Coming Up​

  • Installation of northern façade structural steel
  • Demolition of the eastern façade
  • Installation of rain screen and flashings on the northern façade
These next steps will mark another period of visible progress on site, as the new northern façade begins to take form and the overall structure continues to evolve. The project remains firmly on track for the next major construction milestones and the fit-out phase scheduled for early 2026.

Caras Project Management​

As the Sharks' Project Managers, our team continues to closely oversee all aspects of the project to ensure a smooth delivery on all fronts. We're maintaining strong oversight of WHS & environmental standards and practices, with regular site inspections and ongoing collaboration with Xenia's safety team to ensure a safe work environment. With the successful completion of the Northern façade demolition, we will closely monitor the commencement of the demolition works on the Eastern façade, along with the erection of the first structural steel members.


We are also supporting the design coordination and finalisation process, acting as the bridge between the Sharks and Xenia's consultants' team to resolve design queries promptly and maintain alignment with project objectives and design intent.

From a commercial perspective, we're tracking costs closely to ensure the Sharks obtain full value for money. In parallel, we're working with the Contractor to identify program efficiencies and potential opportunities to optimise delivery timeframes without compromising quality.

Last but not least, Caras continue to engage closely with multiple stakeholders (on and off site) to ensure clear communication, alignment of expectations, and timely resolution of project matters.
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Art Vandelay said:
i think seems about right given the photo. that north facing wall is all cleared up and ready to go
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Yeah the first 3 - 5 months will be slow going as they need to demolish the facade and make it water tight.
 
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Art Vandelay said:
i think seems about right given the photo. that north facing wall is all cleared up and ready to go
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Yep good point, I thought it looked a little different, but wasn't paying attention, expecting more of a demolish than a rebuild. Should have looked closer.

Attached is the old northern wall (from last year).
 

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SF said:
Yep good point, I thought it looked a little different, but wasn't paying attention, expecting more of a demolish than a rebuild. Should have looked closer.

Attached is the old northern wall (from last year).
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Thanks for the update and keep them coming if possible - those of us not living in the area really appreciate it ..
 
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I’ve also noticed the shopping centre is much more consistently busy. By the time this opens, at least people will be used to visiting it
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Though it seems a few places have closed down too - few food joints including the burger place and one other.

Plus the vacant lots already the place will be much better when completely full
 
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Tiger Shark said:
Though it seems a few places have closed down too - few food joints including the burger place and one other.

Plus the vacant lots already the place will be much better when completely full
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Might of helped if they didn't charge about 35 bucks for a hamburger, chips and a drink (they don't do meal deals).

I even went back to the counter and asked for some sauce for the chips - they wanted to charge me!
 
Tiger Shark said:
Though it seems a few places have closed down too - few food joints including the burger place and one other.

Plus the vacant lots already the place will be much better when completely full
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Yeah I think it's very much a supermarket/grocery place still.

They need something to make you go around the corner.... I didn't even know the burger place had closed, that's sad for them.
 
apezza said:
Might of helped if they didn't charge about 35 bucks for a hamburger, chips and a drink (they don't do meal deals).

I even went back to the counter and asked for some sauce for the chips - they wanted to charge me!
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Mate, were they gold leafed buns or something?.?
 
apezza said:
Might of helped if they didn't charge about 35 bucks for a hamburger, chips and a drink (they don't do meal deals).

I even went back to the counter and asked for some sauce for the chips - they wanted to charge me!
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Yeah it was a rip off that’s for sure, aside from game day was always pretty quiet
 
slide rule said:
The burger place wasn't that good. and expensive.

KFC does ok.

Pizza shop is good, the other restaurant cafe is pretty good but rarely busy. Sushi place is ok too.
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I don’t see that Scroll place staying open long. Never seen anyone there.
 
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