To be attributed to Wyndham City Director Corporate Services, Mark Rossiter
“Earlier today, Western Melbourne Group, the owner of Western United Football Club, was placed into liquidation in a Federal Court hearing.”
“While we are deeply disappointed by this outcome, particularly for the staff and supporters of Western United, we want to assure the community that Council and ratepayers are completely protected by the robust commercial and financial contracts that were in place for our partnership with the Western Melbourne Group.”
“To be clear – land earmarked for the Wyndham Stadium Precinct, including Ironbark Fields, is owned by Wyndham City Council. No land has been gifted to Western Melbourne Group as part of this partnership.”
“Under the Victorian Government’s Precinct Planning Controls, this site has been earmarked for a stadium, and Wyndham City will now regroup to work out a viable alternate solution for the community.”
“We continue to believe this is a unique initiative that has the potential to unlock an extraordinary level of public value, and we remain committed to realising this vision.”