We are undertaking a major development of the Box Hill City Oval pavilions and grounds.
Update September 2025
Work is on track for the development of the Box Hill City Oval pavilions and grounds.
The project reached a significant milestone in late-August with Council approving the Tender Evaluation Report. A builder has now been appointed for the construction of the project.
Customised LED sports lighting that directs light onto the oval is currently being designed.
Works have commenced to trim and relocate the existing Photinia hedge to a location approximately 4 metres back. This is being undertaken to construct new training nets and reduce shading on the turf practice wickets.
Construction works on the south and north avilions are planned to begin in October 2025. The oval will also be reconstructed during this time.
All works are expected to be completed by May for the 2026 football season, except the new western pavilion, which has an estimated completion date of mid-2027.
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About the development
The development aims to provide contemporary, inclusive facilities that support the participation of all genders and abilities.
Box Hill City Oval has been home to the Box Hill Hawks and Box Hill Cricket Club since the 1930s. It's an established state-level sports facility for VFL / VFLW and for premier and district cricket.
Council is proud to continue the historic links with local clubs by providing a modern, multi-purpose facility suitable for elite sports and community use.
The project is being funded by council in partnership with the Australian and Victorian Governments.
Proposed site plan
(Artist impression only, subject to change)
Western pavilion
The existing pavilion and adjacent wooden buildings on the oval's western side will be demolished and replaced with a contemporary, multipurpose venue.
The new pavilion will be 2 storeys and provide facilities including:
- Community space with a kitchen and kiosk.
- Player amenities for match day and training, including flexible change rooms to support gender inclusive participation, first aid, gym and warm up area.
- Umpire rooms and administration space.
- Multi-purpose spaces for use as coaches' boxes, broadcast room and timekeeper facilities on game-days, and for community use as meeting rooms and tuition studios on other days.
Council will maximise the use of the pavilion between the tenant clubs and the broader community.
Southern pavilion
The lower level of the existing southern pavilion will be refurbished to support the sporting needs of the venue, including
- Updated amenities for match day.
- Flexible change rooms to support gender inclusive participation.
- First aid and warm up area.
Spectator area
We are exploring options for improvements to the spectator area. This may include a more accessible combination of tiered terraces and traditional standing areas.
Schematic designs
The schematic designs were finalised following consultation with architects HB Arch, alongside the Box Hill Hawks, Box Hill Cricket Club, the Victorian and Australian Governments, AFL Victoria, Cricket Victoria and the community.
View the schematic designs for the project below.
- Western pavilion front view ( PNG 423.08KB)
- Western pavilion side view ( PNG 689.96KB)
- Western pavilion and spectator area ( PNG 408.54KB)
These designs provide an overarching vision for the pavilion development. Please note: they are an artist impression only and are subject to change.
Project background
Council developed the draft concept designs for the new pavilion and facilities, in close consultation with the Box Hill Hawks, Box Hill Cricket Club and other key stakeholders from 2019 to 2020.
In 2021, we sought community feedback on the draft concept designs. Through this process, we heard concerns from our community about the height of the new pavilion.
To address these concerns, we reduced the height of the roof. The designs were endorsed by Council in 2021.
In 2024, HB Arch Pty. Ltd. was appointed as the lead design consultants for the development. The 2021 endorsed concept designs were revised in early 2024. Schematic designs were then developed. The most significant change being a further reduction to the height of the west pavilion, which has been reduced from 3 to 2 storeys.
To ensure the pavilion is big enough to accommodate all the required facilities, the building's footprint has been expanded, increasing the size of the pavilion's western wing.
Next steps
Construction is expected to commence in October 2025.
We will continue to keep our community, including local residents, park users and sports clubs, informed throughout the project.
Project timeline
Note that the dates below are subject to change.
- May 2024: Architect appointed
- November 2024: Schematic designs announced
- June 2024 to early 2025: Design development
- Mid-2025: Public tender period to appoint main works contractor
- Late-2025: Construction to commence
- Mid-2027: Construction to be completed