Pavilion completed for Yarra Ranges’ Powelltown Recreation Reserve

Community sport in the Yarra Ranges is to benefit from the construction of the new and much anticipated Powelltown Pavilion which is officially now complete.

Supported by $1.5 million from the Australian Government, $2.5 million from the Victorian Government, and $455,000 from Yarra Ranges Council – the purpose-built facility at Powelltown Recreation Reserve will help boost local sporting participation.

The $4.4 million hub, which replaces the original pavilion and ageing facilities that no longer met community need, will cater for the growing number of participants across various sporting codes, including female participation in football, netball and cricket.

The new, high-quality facilities include home, visitor and umpire co-gendered change rooms, showers and amenities, first aid and medical rooms, a canteen, a semi-commercial kitchen and covered spectator viewing areas.

This more accessible and inclusive hub will ensure sporting clubs in the Yarra Ranges can continue to connect the community, host visitor clubs, and uplift the local economy.

The new pavilion was delivered as part of $15.4 million committed to Yarra Ranges Council under the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program.

Victorian Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence shared “Clubs like Powelltown are the heart and soul of regional communities – and now they have all-gendered friendly facilities they can be proud of.

“This new pavilion opens up more opportunities for participation at this popular reserve, and provides the perfect foundation for local sporting clubs and the community to host big events.

“Great sport and recreation facilities encourage Victorians to get involved in sport and recreation and lead healthy and active lifestyles.”

Yarra Ranges Mayor Sophie Todorov added “The new Powelltown Pavilion will accommodate all genders to participate in football, netball and cricket, and become a hub for the wider community to use, with high-quality, built-for-purpose spaces for players, umpires and spectators alike.

“The community has been awaiting this day and I’m so pleased that our partnership with the Australian and Victorian governments has brought us to this moment.”