Content components We’re upgrading the Hartwell Sportsground pavilion to better support sports clubs and community groups. The current building no longer meets today’s needs. It has:small changerooms with open block showers no dedicated multi-purpose space for sports club and community groupsnot enough storage for equipment poor accessibility in and around the pavilionfacilities that don’t meet our Development and Funding of Community Pavilions Policy (PDF).A key focus of the upgrade is improving the changerooms, so they are more inclusive, with better facilities for women and improved accessibility for everyone.InvestmentWe’re investing $5.4 million in this project. Project statusWe’re seeking feedback on the draft design for new pavilion. You can have your say until 5pm Monday 16 March 2026. Find out more on the Your Say Hartwell Sportsground Pavilion Upgrade page. TimelineDate Milestone June 2022We identified the pavilion as a priority for renewal.Late 2025We developed a draft design with input from pavilion user groups.February to March 2026We’re consulting the community on the draft design.Mid to late 2026We will prepare for construction.Late 2026 to early 2028We will build the new pavilion.More informationFor more information contact our Sport and Recreation team on (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].