On this page Content components Project statusThe design for the pavilion is finalised and the building contract was awarded in December 2023.The contractor set up the site in March 2024. Renewal works were completed in August 2025.During constructionThe renewal works to the existing pavilion building will happen over 2 stages.Stage 1 involves building the new extension. During this stage: the public toilet in the pavilion will be closed – you can find the closest public toilet using the map on the National Public Toilet Map website. sports clubs will continue to use the existing pavilion buildingthe oval can still be accessed from the Guildford Road entrance. Stage 2 involves refurbishing the existing pavilion building. During this stage: the new public toilet will be open and available to usesports clubs will use the new pavilion extension the entrance in front of the pavilion on Guildford Road will be closed, but the sportsground will be open and can be accessed from the entrances on Chatham Road, Croydon Road and further down Guildford Road. There will be no impact to car parking throughout the project. Community consultationIn April and May 2023, we asked our community and local sporting clubs for feedback on a draft design for the pavilion. We received mixed support from 24 community members who provided feedback.You can find out what our community told us, how their feedback shaped the final design, and view the final design on our Canterbury Sports Ground pavilion upgrade consultation page.About the projectWe are upgrading the Canterbury Sports Ground pavilion to create a better experience for the community and local sports clubs, including:Canterbury Cricket ClubCanterbury Football ClubCanterbury Junior Football Club.Upgrades to the existing pavilion include:a modern design to update the building’s look and feelnew facilities to support the groups who use the pavilion, such a first aid roomramps for wheelchairs, prams and other mobility devicesrenewed pathways and better connections between the pavilion and key features of the parkmore inclusive changerooms and bathrooms, including adding cubicles.These changerooms will have better facilities for women and are part of our efforts to support female sports teams and encourage female sports participation.The upgrades are in line with our Development and Funding of Community Pavilions – Sport and Recreation Policy and our Boroondara Community Plan 2021–2031. Council has an allocated project budget of $2.85 million over the 2022/23 to 2024/25 financial years. Canterbury Cricket Club was successful in securing a $1.25 million grant from Sport and Recreation Victoria to support the renewal works.The final designIn response to community feedback, we updated the design by:adding more native vegetation with a new landscaped area (grassy swale drain) along the Chatham Road entranceretaining the existing drinking tapadding a new pathway with landscaping, connecting Chatham Road to the pavilion. The updated design still features:4 inclusive change rooms with amenities (2 new change rooms plus refurbishing the 2 existing change rooms)elevating the existing building by 42 cm to make it level with the sports ground, improving drainage and sight-line to the oval2 new umpire roomsa first aid room to allow for better injury management on sitea sheltered spectator decking area connecting to the multipurpose roomramps for better accessibility and wheelchair accessimprovements to the external building façadeimprovements to the kitchen and kiosk areasincreased storage spacesupgraded external lighting for improved safety during night use of the pavilion and pavilion surrounds.As part of our design we'll:use recycled brick cladding for the pavilionextend the pavilion on the southern endlandscape the entry waycreate a ramp to create better access from the change rooms to the multipurpose room and kitchencreate a new maintenance pathway for oval accessadd a new concrete path to connect the western side of the pavilion to car park.We have carefully considered the design of the upgraded pavilion to make sure it:supports our sustainability effortsincreases accessibilitydoes not impact views of nearby residentsdoes not require tree removalis a welcoming and useful place for the community.TimelineWhenStageProgress updateMid to late 2025Construction completedConstruction completedMarch 2024Construction startsConstruction has startedLate 2023Award building contractThe building contract was awardedNovember 2023Finalise designWe created and published a final design in response to feedback gathered during consultationApril to May 2023ConsultationWe consulted with the community and local sports clubs on the draft design.Early 2023Concept planningWe consulted with local sports clubs and developed a draft design.More informationTo receive updates about this project, visit our Canterbury Sports Ground pavilion upgrade consultation page and select 'Follow' at the top of the page.For more information about construction, contact our Sport and Recreation team on (03) 9278 4444 or [email protected].
