It’s official.
The regional football facility’s reserve and pavilion in Tarneit will now be known as Ironbark Fields and Ironbark Pavilion.
Geographic Names Victoria confirmed the new names for Western United’s home ground on Friday, May 10.
Wyndham mayor Jennie Barrera said it was wonderful that it was a
community named facility.
“We’re so proud of this state-of-the-art training facility that includes three pitches, a
two-storey pavilion and capacity for 5,000 spectators,” she said.
The process to name the facility began in September last year and the name Ironbark was chosen during a public poll conducted from December to February.
After council first approved the Ironbark name at a meeting February 24, it was then subject to a 30 day public notice period before being submitted to Geographic Names Victoria.
Wyndham councillor Peter Maynard said the end result was a name that would become synonymous with Tarneit and Wyndham.
“It’s exciting to name this incredible sporting asset that will be enjoyed now and for
generations to come,” he said.
Ironbark Fields and Ironbark Pavilion will serve as a match-day venue for both Western United’s mens and womens A-League teams until the 15,000 capacity Wyndham Stadium is built next door.
The facility will then revert to being the club’s training base.
More information about the Wyndham Stadium Precinct can be found at:
www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/project/wyndham-stadium-precinct
Cade Lucas
