The Western Bulldogs are on track to play for premierships points at Eureka Stadium in 2017 after local firm Nicholson Construction won the contract to build the 11,000 seat venue.

The firm will work with Melbourne firm, Peddle Thorp Architects, to deliver the project, including:

- Upgrading change rooms and match-day facilities to AFL standard

- Upgrading stadium seating, providing public shelters, toilets for all-abilities access, catering and food beverage facilities and ticketing infrastructure

- Improving lighting around the main oval and providing a video and electronic scoreboard

Western Bulldogs Chief Executive Officer David Stevenson said, “this announcement is just another exciting step towards playing for premiership points in Ballarat next season.”

“We’re thrilled to see the construction of Eureka Stadium beginning to come to life and look forward to seeing the progress of this important development, into next year.”

Jaala Pulford, the Minister for Regional Development said that it was an exciting time for Ballarat.

“With the announcement of Nicholson Construction as the construction partner for the Eureka Stadium project, the redevelopment is on track for the Western Bulldogs to play in 2017.”

The revitalised stadium will boast 5,000 undercover seats and will also cater for international acts and tournaments.