The Albanese Labor Government has reached an agreement with Parks Victoria on its $5 million commitment to upgrade sports and recreational facilities in Albert Park.
Despite the demand, many of the facilities in Albert Park are outdated, with ageing changerooms and facilities in need of work.
The funding allocation was aligned with the priorities in Parks Victoria’s masterplan. The priorities for funding were based on the state and use of the facilities as well as increasing female participation in sport.
The $5 million investment will include:
Change Room Upgrades
Stuart King Pavilion
strip out of old fixtures, fittings and equipment
at least five new cubicles for change and umpire rooms, toilets and showers including new doors, walls, floor and ceiling finishes;
accessibility upgrades; and
new services including lighting and electrical, plumbing and ventilation.
Beaurepaire Pavilion
strip out of old fixtures, fittings and equipment
at least nine new cubicles for change and umpire rooms, toilets and showers including new doors, walls, floor and ceiling finishes;
accessibility upgrades; and
new services including lighting and electrical, plumbing and ventilation.
Lighting Upgrades:
Oval 1
At least two new light poles;
installation of at least two lights on each pole to meet at least 150 lux levels for the field;
upgraded electrical lighting infrastructure to suit; and
removal of existing poles and light fittings.
Oval 13
disconnection and removal of existing light fittings;
installation of at least two lights per pole to meet at least 100 lux levels for the field;
upgraded electrical lighting infrastructure to suit.
Minor Sports Facility Upgrades
Field 6 (Baseball Diamond Area)
removal of gravel scoria;
prepare site for new turf;
installation of at least 500m2 of new turf; and
installation of topping for diamond area.
Field 10
earth works and levelling to prepare site for new turf; and
installation of at least 1500m2 of new turf.
Sailing Precinct
installation of at least one new floating pontoon including access ramps; and
installation of at least two new berths.
Works on each project will be scheduled to minimise disruption to sporting teams. The first works will commence over the coming weeks and all projects will be completed by the end of 2025.
Quotes attributable to Josh Burns MP – Federal Member for Macnamara:
“I am so pleased to announce the delivery of this $5 million investment into our much-loved Albert Park precinct. Communities across the electorate of Macnamara will benefit from these projects as we improve facilities for our local community. This grant will promote access to sports across our community and will offer everyone a chance to lead a healthy and active life.”
Quotes attributable to Nina Taylor MP – State Member for Albert Park:
“I’m excited about this collaborative effort to breathe new life into the Albert Park sporting precinct. Albert Park is the centre of our local sports clubs, and this investment will contribute to a more active and healthy life for all members of our community.”
