About the upgrade
We’re replacing the pavilion at Hartwell Sportsground to better support sports clubs and community groups.
The current building doesn’t meet today’s needs:
- changerooms are small and include open block showers
- there is no dedicated multi-purpose space for sports club and community groups
- there isn’t enough storage for club equipment
- there is poor accessibility in and around the pavilion
- the building doesn’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 for everyone, with better facilities for women and improved accessibility.
Project investment
We’re investing around $5.4 million in this upgrade.
Draft design
The benefits
- Provides equitable access to both sportsgrounds
- Offers clear sightlines and a continuous canopy, with flexible social and community spaces that connect indoor and outdoor areas
- Integrates well with nearby paths, the playground and the wider park
- Avoids removing trees
- Allows for renewal and relocation of the multi-sport court. Active recreation facilities, such as outdoor fitness equipment and a table tennis table, will be considered adjacent to the court.
What’s included
- 4 inclusive changerooms with toilets and showers
- A multipurpose space with an adjoining kitchen
- An accessible public toilet with external access
- A dedicated first aid room
- Two inclusive umpires’ rooms
- A sheltered spectator area at the front of the pavilion
- Accessible paths and entry points in and around the pavilion
- Safety lighting outside pavilion and surrounding paths
- Improved storage.
Explore the floor plan
Select the hot spots below to see the features in the draft design:
View the designs
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Building footprint
The proposed new building has a total building footprint of 550 square metres, compared to the existing building footprint of 308 square metres. Although the building will be larger, the current pavilion has poor functionality and does not meet many requirements in Council’s Development and Funding of Community Pavilions Policy.
The larger footprint will provide the clubs with facilities that the current building lacks or does not provide adequately. These include compliant changerooms and umpire rooms, accessible amenities, storage, a first aid room, and improved multi-purpose and operational spaces. These upgrades are needed to meet current standards, improve how the building functions and better support sports clubs and community use.
