Kiewa Multipurpose Pavilion (completed 2023)

• Project typeConstruction
• Project value$955K ($575K grant funded - see below)
• Project scheduleOn Schedule
• Completion Date28 February 2023

Located at the Kiewa Memorial Park, the new Multipurpose pavilion will provide club rooms for both the Kiewa Cricket and Tennis Clubs.  The new construction will be a family and female friendly facility comprising of three change rooms with shower and toilet facilities, umpire facilities, three unisex toilets (including ambulant and accessible), a canteen and storage space and a multipurpose room. 

We were successful in securing a grant to partly fund the project from Sport and Recreation Victoria under the Female Friendly Facilities Program and contributions from the Kiewa Cricket Club and the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program will also be added to Council’s Capital works budget allocation to fund the project.

Why was this project undertaken and how was it being funded?

The existing Cricket club clubrooms were built in the 1960’s and did not meet the needs of the expanding and engaged community.

What happened and when?

Site preparation to prepare for the construction of the new facility, including demolition of the existing Cricket Club Clubroom and tennis shelter began in early May 2022, project updates provided below as works progressed. 

December 2022 Update

We're thrilled to announce that construction is very close to completion and the pavilion should be ready for use in the new year.

The final touches of signage, fixtures and balustrades will be completed over the coming weeks.

 

October 2022 Update

Friday 28 October

We're continuing to make good progress this week, with the insulation and internal wall linings currently being installed.
 
This is due to be completed over the coming weeks, with the external cladding to follow.

 

Friday 7 October

The Kiewa Multipurpose Pavilion is really beginning to take shape now, with the roofing and wall wrap now installed.

The internal wall linings and door frames also started this week, bringing this important community facility another step closer to completion. 

 

September 2022 Update

Construction continued to progress this week with the timber framing now installed.

Installation of the roof, plumbing and electricity will commence next week.

 

August 2022 Update

FRIDAY 25 AUGUST

Construction continues to make progress, with the concrete slab, stairs and ramp installed on Wednesday.

Framing will begin early next week.

 

 

FRIDAY 5 AUGUST

We continued to make headway with construction this week with the steel sub-frame and embankment concrete block wall now installed.

The suspended concrete slab will be installed in the coming weeks. 

 

July 2022 Update

Construction of this exciting new community facility was a step closer this week when the concrete pad footings and concrete block retaining wall were installed. 

 

May 2022 Update

Site works to prepare for the construction of the new Kiewa multipurpose pavilion commenced this week, with the demolition of the existing cricket building and tennis shelter.

Local company, Jackson Earthmoving completed the demolition works as In-kind work as part of the community contribution to the project and in a great outcome, almost all of the building materials from the demolished buildings have been salvaged for recycling and reuse.

All of the concrete and bricks will be repurposed into crushed concrete, which is a product used on Council projects as a road base material.

Diverting building waste from landfill and using recycled content in road construction are just some of the ways we are honouring our commitment to Halve Waste.

What will be the impact of these works?

Existing Cricket Club rooms will be demolished during the cricket off season and the areas cordoned around construction space. Signage will be in place to ensure clear and safe directional advice is communicated to all other Kiewa Memorial Park users. 

Once construction is complete, the Kiewa Cricket and Tennis Clubs plus other Memorial Park users will have access to an multipurpose family and female friendly facility comprising of three change rooms with shower and toilet facilities, umpire facilities, three unisex toilets (including ambulant and accessible), a canteen and storage space and a multipurpose room. 

Timelines

Tenders called December 2021

Tender awarded to Barton St Developments at March 2022 Council meeting

Site preparation including demolition of existing facilities April/May 2022

Construction commences May 2022

Completion early 2023.

Community engagement

Kiewa Memorial Park user groups were consulted and involved in the planning and design of the project.