On this page Content components About the projectWe are upgrading the Ferndale Park pavilion in Glen Iris to create a better experience for pavilion users and park visitors, including:St Mary’s Salesian Amateur Football ClubAshburton United Junior Football ClubAshburton Willows Cricket ClubHawthorn U3A.Upgrades include 4 new change rooms which will help meet demand and create better facilities for women and girls. There will also be an improved multi-purpose space, which Hawthorn U3A can use.The upgrades are in line with our Development and Funding of Community Pavilions – Sport and Recreation Policy and our Boroondara Community Plan 2021–2031. We’re pleased to be delivering these improvements, which will benefit pavilion users and park visitors.We're also renewing the sportsground at Ferndale Park. Find out more on our Ferndale Park sportsground renewal page.Project statusA recent review of the project has shown we can now demolish the current building and build a brand-new pavilion building for a similar cost. There’s also the potential risk for older buildings to have underlying issues, which can’t be discovered until demolition starts. This can increase project costs and delay construction, which has happened on similar pavilion building projects.After carefully considering all this information, a demolition and rebuild is the best option. It will have a longer useful life and be a more accessible, practical and sustainable facility. We estimate construction will commence in late 2026.We are currently seeking feedback on the new draft design for the building until 5 pm, Monday 24 November 2025. Visit out Ferndale Park pavilion consultation page to view the draft design and have your say. Initial community consultationIn February and March 2023, we asked our community for feedback on a draft design concept for the pavilion. We received mixed support from the 172 people who provided feedback.You can find out what our community told us and how their feedback shaped the draft design on our Ferndale Park pavilion consultation page. More informationTo receive updates about this project, visit our Ferndale Park pavilion 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].
