We’re excited to share a first look at the designs for the Michael Tuck Stand as part of our plans to bring new life to the Glenferrie Oval precinct. 

What’s happening at the stand? 

We’re refurbishing the inside of the stand to create practical and flexible spaces suitable for different community uses. We’re working with Heritage Victoria to respect the iconic building’s history while unlocking its potential. Community feedback helped shape the design of the different spaces.

Where can I see the designs? 

Go to our Revitalising the Glenferrie Oval precinct page to see all the architect’s impressions. 

Why are we doing this? 

Revitalising this precinct will create a new home for sport, culture and community in the heart of Hawthorn. It will make better use of this much-loved local place and help more people get together and take part in activities there. 

What’s going where? 

• On the ground level you’ll find female-friendly and inclusive change rooms, umpires’ rooms and facilities to support sports at the oval. We’ll build a shared multipurpose room for community, sports clubs, event and local band rehearsal use. There’ll also be a new kiosk and landscaped forecourt area. 
• The promenade level upstairs will have space to support community wellbeing, recreational, cultural and arts activities. There’ll also be 2 community rooms for smaller groups. 
• The grandstand itself will have a mix of new and refurbished seating for spectators, including accessible seating areas. 
• A new glass-walled multipurpose space at the top of the grandstand will be available for community, club and event use. 

Who will use the spaces? 

The ground-level sports facilities will be used for a mix of community sport, including women’s community-level Australian Rules football and junior football. The multipurpose spaces will be used by community groups for meetings, group activities, presentations and other gatherings. 

When will building start? 

We expect construction to start later this year, after we award the construction contract. We’ll share another update before works begin, including more information about timing and what the community can expect during construction. 

What about other work around the precinct? 

Last year we demolished the Ferguson Stand and made 500 square metres of landscaped open space in its place. There’s a grassy area looking over Glenferrie Oval, play equipment, a picnic table and seating. 

Find out more 

See the architect’s impressions and find out more about the project at our Revitalising the Glenferrie Oval precinct page.