ALP's Junction Oval revamp to win back Sheffield Shield Jucntion Oval would score an upgrade under a state Opposition plan. THE Junction Oval would become the home of state cricket under a multi-million-dollar plan to end the long-running dispute between cricket and footy over use of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Labor has promised $25 million to upgrade facilities at the Junction Oval and boost seating capacity to 7000, if it wins this month's state election. The redevelopment will also include high performance training centre and medical and rehabilitation facilities as well as women's change rooms. As part of the upgrade, a proposed super tram stop in Fitzroy St will also be relocated. Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews said money would flow from the May budget with the project due to be completed in time for the 2017 AFL season. "I want this to be ready both as a new home for cricket and also freeing up the MCG ... by the 2017 AFL premiership season," Mr Andews said. The vision is to be able to accommodate cricketers of great talent and ability, young kids from regional Victoria and indeed from other state to come here for training and for coaching. This is a fantastic project that mixes the best of elite sport with also that community and participation focus. Plans to revamp the oval were approved by the former Brumby government but were shelved after the 2010 election. But in August is was revealed that senior state government ministers were again in talks with the AFL and Cricket Victoria about a multimillion dollar upgrade of the iconic oval. While no firm commitment was made it is believed both the state government and Cricket Victoria placed money on the table with a plan to lobby for additional funding from federal government and the private sector.