Princes Park Grandstand

Princes Park Grandstand, Maryborough

Princes Park precinct is a much-loved destination and has been used by individuals and groups over many generations.

The Grandstand is the jewel in the crown of this precinct. It is an iconic landmark in Maryborough and the backdrop to community sport and the award-winning Energy Breakthrough event.

In 2022 a Conservation Management Plan was developed for the Grandstand - to provide guidance for the conservation and heritage management so that the Grandstand can be preserved for years to come.

Now it is the time for us to advocate so that the Grandstand can be refurbished.

Our first step is to get clear on what our community needs and to develop detailed designs to support funding opportunities when suitable grants become available.

If you are interested in this project and would like to be involved, you can register your interest by following the project on the right.

The survey focusing on your current use and potential future uses of the Grandstand is now closed. Community responses can be found in the document listing on this page. Thank you to those who gave considered feedback.

Concept designs will be available for community comment in early 2025!

Princes Park precinct is a much-loved destination and has been used by individuals and groups over many generations.

The Grandstand is the jewel in the crown of this precinct. It is an iconic landmark in Maryborough and the backdrop to community sport and the award-winning Energy Breakthrough event.

In 2022 a Conservation Management Plan was developed for the Grandstand - to provide guidance for the conservation and heritage management so that the Grandstand can be preserved for years to come.

Now it is the time for us to advocate so that the Grandstand can be refurbished.

Our first step is to get clear on what our community needs and to develop detailed designs to support funding opportunities when suitable grants become available.

If you are interested in this project and would like to be involved, you can register your interest by following the project on the right.

The survey focusing on your current use and potential future uses of the Grandstand is now closed. Community responses can be found in the document listing on this page. Thank you to those who gave considered feedback.

Concept designs will be available for community comment in early 2025!

  • Grandstand - Opportunities for Upgrade

    ■ A new design layout within the existing space to increase the functionality and use of the space for current and new users.

    ■ Retrofitting of change rooms to be female friendly (players and umpires)

    ■ Refurbishment of changing rooms and toilets

    ■ Possible new lift and access to Grandstand to allow universal access to the Grandstand seating area

    ■ Increasing disability access throughout the facility as per Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) requirements

    ■ Upgrade the Canteen to make it compliant with health and safety requirements

  • Grandstand - Design constraints

    The Heritage status of the Grandstand, and other factors, mean there are some constraints with the design -

    ■ Cannot change the original structure (other than to meet DDA requirements)

    ■ Cannot change the heritage appearance

    ■ The State Sporting Association (SSA) has guideline around how a sporting facility must operate

    ■ The staging of refurbishment works. These are largely guided by external funding requirements, and conservation will need to be prioritised.

Page last updated: 27 Nov 2024, 01:54 PM