Albert Park Upgrades

Project status

The Albert Park Sports Management Plan has been released.

Works on the new sporting pavilion at Field 14 and 15 started in late 2025. The pavilion will be the permanent home of the Power House Rugby Union Football Club.

The sport facility projects already completed including changeroom upgrades at Beaurepaire Pavilion and Stuart King Pavilion, new lighting at Ovals 1, 11 & 13, pontoon upgrades at the sailing precinct and energy efficiency upgrades at 9 sporting facilities across Albert Park.

Last updated: February 2026


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Albert Park Sport Facility projects

Projects are being delivered on the Traditional Lands of the Bunurong people.

Melbourne’s Albert Park is a hub for the local area’s growing community sports clubs. The park is home to more than 40 clubs, with 6,000 members, across 16 different land and water sports. We’re delivering a range of projects across the park to improve facilities for the local community. 

Sports Management Plan

As part of the Albert Park Master Plan, we worked with sports clubs and the local community to develop the Sports Management Plan to support the ongoing use of the precinct in an efficient and sustainable way over the next 15-20 years.

The consultation process and a report summarising feedback, and how stakeholders and the community influenced the final plan, can be viewed on Engage Victoria.

We will continue working with our government partners and sports clubs to deliver the initiatives outlined in the Plan.

 

The projects

There are a number of sport facility upgrades underway or already completed.  They include:

New Power House Pavilion

In partnership with Development Victoria and Power House Rugby Union Football Club, we’re delivering an exciting new sporting pavilion at Field 14 and 15. Onsite works will occur from late 2025 and expect to be completed by mid 2026. For more information visit: Power House’s new home crosses the try line.

Oval 11 Sports Field Lighting Upgrades

The Victorian Government is investing to upgrade the sports field lighting at Oval 11 in Albert Park. The project will install replacement poles and energy efficient LED lights. 

Sports Facility Improvements Project 

While a diverse range of clubs use the park, many of its facilities are ageing and in need of upgrading. It’s also important facilities are suitable for the increasing number of women participating in sports across the park.

To ensure facilities are fit-for-purpose and can be used for many years to come, we’ve delivered:

  • Changeroom upgrades at the Stuart King Pavilion and Beaurepaire Pavilion
  • Lighting upgrades at Oval 1 and 13
  • Minor facility upgrades at Field 10
  • Pontoon upgrades at the Albert Park Sailing Precinct
  • Minor facility upgrades at Field 6  

Energy Efficiency Upgrades Project

We have delivered an energy transformation to the park by installing solar panels and batteries across some facilities used by local sporting clubs. The sustainable energy project is an important step towards making the park greener and will help community sports clubs to save on their utility bills.

 

 

Completed pontoon upgrades at Albert ParkCompleted pontoon upgrades at the Albert Park Sailing Precinct

 

 

Project funding

  • The Australian Government has invested $5 million for the Sports Facility Improvements Project.
  • The Victorian Government has invested $1.6 million to deliver the Energy Efficiency Upgrades Project and 275,000 to deliver the Oval 11 Sports Field Lighting Upgrades.

 


Environmental and cultural heritage management 

Environmental and cultural heritage assessments have been undertaken to inform works. 

 

 

Who are we working with?

We’re working with local sporting clubs to help inform these projects, ensure the upgrades meet their needs and that minimal impact is experienced during works. 

To deliver these works, we’re also working with the Australian Government, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, Sport and Recreation Victoria, the City of Port Phillip and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation.

 

Staying updated

Information about the various sports and recreation projects at Albert Park will be maintained on this page. You can also register for updates by clicking here. 

 

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