Work commences on Stonnington’s $40 million sporting precinct

Work is underway on the $40 million precinct for local and community sport at Percy Treyvaud Memorial Park in Malvern East marking the City of Stonnington’s biggest ever investment in sporting infrastructure. 

The two-year build will deliver four indoor mixed-use courts for netball and basketball, a new eight-rink synthetic bowling green, seven new tennis courts and new, contemporary sporting facilities and clubrooms for the current users - Chadstone Bowls Club, Chadstone Tennis Club, Chadstone Lacrosse Club, Chadstone Recreation and Civic Club and East-Malvern Tooronga Cricket Club.

Commemorating this important construction milestone, an onsite ‘breaking ground’ ceremony on 31st January was attended by City of Stonnington Mayor, Jami Klisaris; Dr Katie Allen, Federal Member for Higgins; Kate Campbell on behalf of the Stonnington City Netball Association and Alan Jolly on behalf of Chadstone Bowls Club.

Mayor Klisaris notes “this is a big moment for sport in Stonnington and is an investment of over $40 million in our local clubs and people who want to play community sport.

“Brand new indoor netball and basketball courts will address the gap in facilities for sports popular with girls and, teamed with contemporary new facilities for lawn bowls, tennis, lacrosse and cricket, will mean our local clubs can plan for an exciting future in Malvern East.

“We are very appreciative of the Australian Government for their $4 million contribution towards the project and the dedication of our local sporting clubs, who create opportunities for people to play, participate, volunteer and connect.”

Alan Jolly from the Chadstone Bowls Club added “this is a very exciting project. I would like to thank Stonnington Council for listening to the community and including lawn bowls in what will be a truly world class facility serving the needs of multiple sporting groups. We are looking forward to moving into what will be a fantastic new home for many years to come.”

Representing Stonnington City Netball Association, Kate Campbell highlighted that “this facility is a lifeline for all court-based sports in Stonnington but particularly for netball, which has one of the highest female participation rates in team sport and has struggled for facilities.

“Most importantly, it’s a wonderful community asset that brings together many sporting and recreational groups and enables all of us to grow our programs and cater for all genders and abilities within the community.”

Works are expected to be completed in late 2023.

More information on the Masterplan at stonnington.vic.gov.au