The council agreed to the funding allocation recently in a bid to ensure elite and grassroots players would have a playing field of high quality for training and matches.
Mayor of Kingston Steve Staikos said both community and professional clubs had used the oval since its establishment in the 1960s but the grounds had not received any major upgrade in that time. He added:
“These renovations to the oval are long overdue and are critical to meet the needs of our local football leagues who rely on the oval for training and matches, as well as the St Kilda Football Club.”
The works, he said, will also save local leagues such as SNFL, SMJFL and the Sandringham Dragons from seeking alternative play and training sites.
Flyer printing campaigns have often been used by various clubs to advertise sporting events held at the oval.
Moorabbin Reserve's revitalisation programme began with a $4m investment into the $29m first stage of redevelopment from the council in 2015. Currently underway is the second stage of works, which incorporates the establishment of the Danny Frawley Centre for Health and Wellbeing, as well as facilities for women playing football.
The oval works will see the turf replaced and the installation of new irrigation and drainage systems, new goal posts, footpaths and fencing with completion expected in February next year.