Thank you to the user groups and the many community members who took the time to provide valuable feedback on the draft Princes Park Grandstand concept designs.
The designs are important – we need them to seek funding from the Federal and State government to preserve the facility and bring it up to contemporary standards.
Based on community feedback, the following changes have been made:
Separate storage areas have been provided for the AFL club, Netball club, Cricket club, and annual events.
A community gathering room (including a bar) has been included adjacent to the home team’s changing room.
A publicly accessible, DDA-compliant toilet with shower has been incorporated near the event storage area.
A separate meeting room has been included, which will be bookable by user groups.
The internal corridor has been removed to simplify the layout.
We will now meet with the Grandstand user groups to review the updated designs and once finalised our advocacy efforts can commence.
Background:
For Council to seek funding from the Federal and State governments to restore the Grandstand, draft concept designs are required.
Since August 2024, Council has been engaging with the wider community and Grandstand user groups to help inform the draft designs.
The concept designs include designs for the original grandstand building (both upstairs and downstairs) and the downstairs area of the clubroom facility which was constructed in 1979.
The project scope includes:
A new design layout within the existing space to increase functionality and use of the space
Retrofitting of change rooms to be female friendly (players and umpires)
Renewal of structural elements and important heritage features.
Redesign of layout to allow for more co-sharing of facilities
Refurbishment of changing rooms and toilets
Access upgrades to the Grandstand to allow universal access to the Grandstand seating area
Increasing disability access throughout the facility as per the Disability Discrimination Act
Upgrade the canteen to make it compliant with health and safety requirements.
Thank you to the user groups and the many community members who took the time to provide valuable feedback on the draft Princes Park Grandstand concept designs.
The designs are important – we need them to seek funding from the Federal and State government to preserve the facility and bring it up to contemporary standards.
Based on community feedback, the following changes have been made:
Separate storage areas have been provided for the AFL club, Netball club, Cricket club, and annual events.
A community gathering room (including a bar) has been included adjacent to the home team’s changing room.
A publicly accessible, DDA-compliant toilet with shower has been incorporated near the event storage area.
A separate meeting room has been included, which will be bookable by user groups.
The internal corridor has been removed to simplify the layout.
We will now meet with the Grandstand user groups to review the updated designs and once finalised our advocacy efforts can commence.
Background:
For Council to seek funding from the Federal and State governments to restore the Grandstand, draft concept designs are required.
Since August 2024, Council has been engaging with the wider community and Grandstand user groups to help inform the draft designs.
The concept designs include designs for the original grandstand building (both upstairs and downstairs) and the downstairs area of the clubroom facility which was constructed in 1979.
The project scope includes:
A new design layout within the existing space to increase functionality and use of the space
Retrofitting of change rooms to be female friendly (players and umpires)
Renewal of structural elements and important heritage features.
Redesign of layout to allow for more co-sharing of facilities
Refurbishment of changing rooms and toilets
Access upgrades to the Grandstand to allow universal access to the Grandstand seating area
Increasing disability access throughout the facility as per the Disability Discrimination Act
Upgrade the canteen to make it compliant with health and safety requirements.
We are going to tender for architects and engineers who will help us build the scope for the next funding application.
May to June 2024 - Conservation and design
Princes Park Grandstand has finished this stage
Conservation and heritage requirements are taken into account at the start of the design process.
May 2025 - Community design input
Princes Park Grandstand is currently at this stage
Draft concept design options shared with wider community for feedback and input.
Late 2025 - Feedback to the community
this is an upcoming stage for Princes Park Grandstand
Share the final design with the key stakeholders and community and advise of grant application outcome when known.
Late 2025 - Grant application ready
this is an upcoming stage for Princes Park Grandstand
Designs and budgets created with consultants and the community are submitted in a grant application process. This stage can take some time and is dependent on when suitable grants are released.
TBC - Grant approval and tender for builders
this is an upcoming stage for Princes Park Grandstand
If we are awarded funds through the grant process, tendering for refurbishment of the Grandstand can commence.
