sports - 2026-06-28

Sea Eagles CEO Jason King pushes $200 million vision for redeveloped Brookvale precinct

Source: manlyobserver.com.au

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles chief executive Jason King is stepping up the case for a major redevelopment of Four Pines Park and the land around it, arguing the ageing Brookvale ground needs more than minor upgrades. For locals, the proposal matters because it would not just reshape the club’s home stadium, but could also change part of Brookvale through new commercial, residential and community uses tied to the site.

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles chief executive Jason King is stepping up the case for a major redevelopment of Four Pines Park and the land around it, arguing the ageing Brookvale ground needs more than minor upgrades. For locals, the proposal matters because it would not just reshape the club’s home stadium, but could also change part of Brookvale through new commercial, residential and community uses tied to the site. King, who grew up in Frenchs Forest, went to school at St Augustine’s College and later captained Manly across 239 games and two premierships, said redevelopment has become a central focus of his time as CEO. He said the club has been refining its model for years while listening to government and other stakeholders, with the aim of finding a mix of private and possible public investment that can win broader community support. His argument is that the site should be treated as more than a rugby league venue. King said the goal is to create a community asset with uses that extend beyond match days, rather than simply modernising a football ground. He said the conversation needs to include people who are not Sea Eagles supporters or regular attendees, because the club...