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                    Pavilions in Royal Park

                    City of Melbourne is upgrading Western, Brens and Ryder pavilions in Royal Park to provide accessible change facilities and more room for the growing demand in community sport, particularly the growth in female participation.

                    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​All three pavilions incorporate environmentally sustainable design principles to align with the City of Melbourne’s zero net emissions by 2040 target. The buildings will be functional and environmentally friendly by reducing energy costs and minimising greenhouse gas emissions through: 

                    • building envelope efficiency (double glazing, enhanced insulation levels)
                    • rainwater collection to use for toilet flushing
                    • solar panels for electricity generation
                    • an all-electric design, with no gas connection
                    • hot water provided by electric heat pump technology
                    • energy efficient LED lighting 
                    • water efficient fixtures.​

                    Upcoming works

                    The final pavilion to be redeveloped in Royal Park is Ryder Pavilion located near the corner of Park Street and The Avenue. Early works to upgrade the electrical and water supply are now complete and construction will start in March 2024. ​

                    The Ryder Pavilion redevelopment is supported by the Victorian Government and will feature: 

                    • six gender neutral, accessible change rooms (including toilet and shower facilities)
                    • an umpire change room​​​
                    • a first aid room
                    • improvements to the existing kitchen and social spaces.

                    Construction updates​


                    Completed works​

                    Brens Pavilion

                    Brens Pavilion opened in October 2023. The redevelopment is supported by the Victorian Government and features: 

                    • eight gender neutral, accessible change rooms (including toilet and shower facilities)
                    • two umpire change rooms
                    • a first aid room
                    • improvements to the existing kitchen and social spaces.

                    Construction updates 

                    Western Pavilion

                    Western Pavilion opened in June 2022 and features: 

                    • a new social room and kitchen
                    • four new gender neutral change facilities
                    • two umpire rooms and increased equipment and storage rooms
                    • ambulant toilet cubicles
                    • an accessible unisex toilet
                    • cubicle with accessible shower
                    • baby change facilities.

                    Construction updates
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