On this page Content components About the projectWe’re redeveloping the pavilion at Highfield Park in Camberwell to provide a high-quality facility for our community and sports clubs. We’re doing this because the current pavilion building is in poor condition and does not have female-friendly change rooms, toilets and showers.We’re investing $6.67 million into this pavilion redevelopment.We’re also upgrading the lighting next to the pavilion and sportsground. You can read more about the lighting upgrade below.Project statusThe previous pavilion was demolished earlier this year and we’re on track to complete the new pavilion by early 2026 as planned.The sports clubs who use the pavilion require temporary change rooms, toilets and storage during the construction period. These are being installed in part of the car park off Wyclif Drive. The toilets are for use by sports clubs and spectators on training and match days.During construction:the pavilion and public toilet will be closedall other parts of Highfield Park will remain open, including the rest of the car park, both ovals and the playgroundthe nearest public toilets are located at Cooper Reserve (about 1km away) and Wattle Park (about 1.8 km away).As always, we aim to keep disruption to a minimum. Construction will happen on weekdays between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm. From time-to-time, works may occur on Saturdays between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm; however, this will be kept to a minimum.We’re also upgrading the lighting next to Highfield Park pavilion and sportsground. Visit the Highfield Park lighting upgrade page to learn more.Community consultationFrom mid-February to mid-March 2024, we asked you for feedback on a draft design for the pavilion. Thank you to everyone who had their say. We received 46 responses, 72% of which were supportive of the draft design.You can find out what our community told us, how their feedback shaped the final concept design, and view the final design on our Highfield Park pavilion redevelopment consultation page. Our final designWe’ve developed a new split-level building design which:is accessiblehas improved functionalitycreates a better connection between the north and south ovals. The lower level sits in line with the southern oval, and the upper level sits at road level with Wyclif Drive, facing the northern oval. The height of the split-level building is about 3.5m above car park level. This is an increase of about 2m above the current building height.The new changerooms provide better facilities for women and girls to encourage more female participation in sport. These upgrades are in line with our Development and Funding of Community Pavilions – Sport and Recreation Policy and our Boroondara Community Plan. Key features of the new pavilion include:4 unisex change rooms with toilets and showers2 umpires’ roomsan accessible public toilet that can be accessed externally by the communityan internal lift and stairwella first aid roomexternal building and path lighting to improve safetyflexible social room/multi-purpose space with storagekitchen/kiosk with internal and external counter for serving foodan extended sheltered viewing area at the front of the pavilionglazing on the west-facing windows which meets best practice standards to limit sun impactdrinking fountains and dog water tap, bicycle hoops, bench seat and marked pedestrian pathway in front of the upper-level change roomsa ramp to improve external access to the pavilionaccessible car parkssolar PV system.We updated the design in late 2025 to improve spectator viewing. It now includes: extra viewing platformsmore seatingimproved safety lightingaccessible ramps and stairs.These changes fit within the current project budget and will not delay the project.Tree worksWe’ve worked closely with our architect to minimise any impact the new building would have on the surrounding trees, particularly the 4 significant trees within close proximity. However, to accommodate the larger pavilion and provide an accessible ramp down to the southern oval, 6 other trees deemed to be of low to moderate value need to be removed. We will offset these by planting new trees on-site.TimelineWhenStageProgress updateLate 2023Develop draft designWe consulted community groups who use the current pavilion building to help shape the draft design. February and March 2024Community consultationWe presented the draft design to our community for feedback through consultation.Mid 2024Review community feedbackWe reviewed the feedback we received from our community during consultation.November 2024Final designWe shared our final design with our community, shaped by community feedback.December 2024Award building contractThe building contract was awarded. Early to mid-February 2025Construction beginsTemporary facilities were installed and construction started.Early-2026Construction endsConstruction of the new pavilion expected to be completed (subject to weather).More informationTo receive updates about this project, visit our Highfield Park pavilion redevelopment 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].
