Hockey fans around Geelong and the Surf Coast can now find out more about the exciting upgrades planned for their home venue at Stead Park.
The concept design phase for the new upgrades to Stead Park’s hockey facilities in Corio is complete, bringing the vision one step closer to reality.
The revamped hockey facility will feature a brand-new pavilion that will replace the old one, positioned between the two pitches for easy access.
The pavilion’s ground floor will include four change rooms, rooms for match officials, a canteen, equipment storage, team storage, and a first aid area. On the second level, a social space, meeting room, and kitchen await, with a terrace providing seating that overlooks both pitches, making it ideal for players and spectators alike.
Additional parking, including accessible parking along a new access road, will make it easier for everyone to enjoy this top-notch venue.
The western pitch will be redeveloped, with additional features including new fencing, improved drainage, an electronic scoreboard, and upgraded sports lighting, ensuring the venue is ready to host a range of events, including national-level hockey, providing great outcomes for user groups.
Hockey Victoria are delighted to see the project reach this important stage and believe the designs will provide an excellent outcome for hockey in the Geelong area.
Andrew Skillern
Hockey Victoria CEO
Stead Park is the proud home of the Geelong Hockey Association, and these upgrades are set to strengthen its reputation as a premier hockey destination, bringing fans, families, and players closer to the sport they love.
We are ecstatic about the new pavilion and pitch at Stead Park as well as the new pitch at Torquay. Our 800 players and 3,500 community members see this as an opportunity to grow the sport.
Graeme Dent
Geelong Hockey Association President
The Stead Park project is one of three exciting projects which Development Victoria is delivering across the Geelong region, as part of the Victorian Government’s Regional Sports Infrastructure Program, which will see 16 new and upgraded sporting infrastructure projects delivered across regional Victoria over coming years.
We are excited to be delivering these upgrades to the Stead Park hockey facilities, supporting local employment and engaging with industry partners to bring this transformative project to life for the Greater Geelong Region.
Benjamin Delaney
Acting Group Head Civic Infrastructure for Development Victoria
The project is being delivered in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria, and has involved close collaboration with the City of Greater Geelong to ensure these upgrades deliver positive outcomes for local hockey enthusiasts, and the broader community.
We would like to thank our Principal Design Consultant CO.OP Studio for their work in developing these concept designs, and we look forward to seeing these designs come to life once delivery commences.
Find out more about the Stead Park and the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program.
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View allUpdated on 22 November 2024