CEO Development Update

Development works at Lidcombe continue to be a top priority, and keeping our members informed as works progress is front of mind. Across the development site our team is currently working with Buildcorp on various foundation and structural works. Whilst these aspects may not be the most captivating, they are essential and complex. There is [...]

2025-05-30T02:25:50+00:00May 30th, 2025|News|

John St Reception – Behind-the-Scenes

The new John Street reception area, the first significant area of the new vision to be delivered, is a complicating and challenging process. This area of the club forms part of the original building dating back to the 1960’s, with subsequent building additions connecting to the old structure. This has posed several challenges, not least [...]

2025-05-22T06:46:45+00:00May 22nd, 2025|News|

Site Development Progress

Delivering Best In Class Facilities For Our Members We are pleased to report that work at Lidcombe has been progressing steadily since our last development update, despite the typical Christmas shutdown in the construction sector. Currently, our focus is on the development of the new John Street entrance lobby and facade. This project has brought [...]

2025-03-20T22:47:33+00:00March 17th, 2025|News|

Member Activities Update

Dear Members, As we approach the new year, we want to inform you about a series of changes aimed at enhancing your experience while accommodating necessary development works. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this transitional period.     Member Activities Starting January 2025, please note the following changes to our weekly bingo and [...]

2025-03-20T22:48:46+00:00December 19th, 2024|News|

Lidcombe Expansion Underway      

Lidcombe Expansion Underway 26 July 2024 Construction at our Lidcombe venue has now commenced with the refurbishment and expansion officially underway! Builders Site Compound Works to create secure and high-quality facilities and amenities for our builders is underway, which signifies the exciting commencement of our construction works.  During the 24-month development period, up to two-hundred [...]

2025-03-20T05:09:49+00:00July 26th, 2024|News|

New Temporary John St Reception

We proudly unveiled our new temporary John St reception on 18 July, located just a short walk north from the old John St entry. This was completed overnight with the closure of the old John St entry and reopening of the new temporary space to minimise member disruption. The change has been positively received and [...]

2024-07-31T05:50:43+00:00July 26th, 2024|News|

A Letter from CEO David Mantle

Hello Members, I am pleased to announce the much-anticipated development works at our Lidcombe property has finally begun. We are grateful for our members’ support and loyalty during the extended development planning stages and are excited to embark on this new chapter. The project timeline is critical to ensure members experience a smooth transition and [...]

2024-07-22T04:13:49+00:00June 6th, 2024|News|

Development Update

Earlier this year we advised members Buildcorp was selected as appointed builder for our long-anticipated redevelopment project at Lidcombe. We are excited and confident in the appointment of Buildcorp, who share DOOLEYS vision and values of delivering best-in-class facilities for our members. We are now working with them as our official construction partner and are [...]

2024-07-22T04:53:31+00:00June 6th, 2024|News|

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the build commence? The redevelopment execution and project timeline are critical to ensure members experience a smooth transition. The opening and closure sequencing of destinations is near complete and forecasted to occur over a two-year period commencing in mid-2024. Members will be advised in advance on the impact throughout the property as our [...]

2024-07-22T04:17:03+00:00March 25th, 2024|News|