Key details
Location
175-189 Bulleen Road, Bulleen
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country
Clients/partners
North East Link
Manningham Council
Overview
We're upgrading Bulleen Park sporting facilities as part of North East Link’s ongoing investment into local sporting facilities during construction of the North East Link tunnels.
The Bulleen Park sporting facilities upgrade is part of North East Link and will be delivered by Development Victoria and head contractor, Built Environs.
Built Environs will work alongside architectural firm, Williams Ross, to complete the final design.
Manningham Council will continue to manage club usage.
The redevelopment will include:
- two new replacement pavilions
- three realigned and upgraded sports ovals
- upgrades to sports field lighting, cricket nets, and fencing
- planting of new trees and vegetation
- upgrading playground equipment and park amenities
- reconfigured car parking.
Major construction is expected to generate approximately 80 jobs. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2028.
Construction upgrade
Works have now commenced on the temporary car park at the western end of the park to enable visitors to use the park during construction.
The car park will be open from mid-April with 151 spaces before the existing car spaces for upgrade works are closed.
Public access and parking at Bulleen Park will be maintained, with access to the temporary car park will be from the current access route via Bulleen Road.
The existing pedestrian path north of the site adjacent to the Yarra River will remain unaffected.
As upgrade works progress, temporary fences will be set up and pathways with clear signage will be installed to guide park users through the area.
Access to the existing pavilion and ovals will be maintained during the upgrades.
Development Victoria is leading the delivery of this North East Link funded project and is working closely with Manningham Council to keep the local sport clubs operating during construction and keeping the community informed.
Major construction is expected to generate approximately 80 jobs. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2028.
Bulleen Park is located at 175-189 Bulleen Road, Bulleen and is located on the Country of the Wurundjeri People. The site is owned and managed by Manningham Council.
Timeline
Planning
Construction begins
Project completion
Contact information
For more information about this project:
- Development Victoria Customer service: 131 852
- Email: contact@development.vic.gov.au
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To build the North East Link tunnels and connection to the Eastern Freeway, some community sports fields and facilities in Bulleen Park will be impacted. Upgrades to the park will be delivered to mitigate construction impacts.
The upgrades will include:
- two new replacement pavilions
- realignment and redevelopment of the three existing sports ovals
- upgrades to sportsfield lighting, cricket nets, and fencing
- planting of new trees and vegetation
- upgrading playground equipment and park amenities
- improvements to pedestrian connectivity between the new main carpark and pavilions with pedestrian lighting
- reconfigured car parking.
The Bulleen Park Sports Upgrade is part of North East Link and will be delivered by Development Victoria.
Development Victoria is still evaluating the Requests for Tender for the head contractor.
Construction works at Bulleen Park are expected to commence early 2025.
The upgraded sports facilities will be progressively handed over local clubs and the community, with works to be completed in 2028.
To deliver the construction of the new pavilions, ovals and carpark some trees will need to be removed and replaced through new planting. We’re currently reviewing our designs to minimise tree impact where possible and identify areas for replanting.
Construction will be staged to minimise impacts to Yarraleen Cricket Club and Bulleen Templestowe District Junior Football Club. During construction, visitors can expect access changes to parking and the way they move around Bulleen Park. Signage and traffic management will be in place to safely guide people around works.
Bulleen Park will continue to be owned and managed by Manningham Council.
Updated on 17 March 2025