Officials Outline Albert Park Infrastructure Project Details

Development Victoria has released updated project information on the Albert Park Pit Building redevelopment at 12 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park. The civic project is listed in the construction stage with a duration from 2024 to 2028.

Project Partners and Scope

The client is Sports and Recreation Victoria. Project partners include the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Parks Victoria and the State Sport Centres Trust. The redevelopment is intended to support Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix requirements while providing community sporting facilities outside event periods. Design work is credited to Woods Bagot.

Facility Changes Described

Documentation states the completed building will contain seven indoor sport courts with increased ceiling heights, two more than currently on site, along with improved clubrooms for tenant clubs. The facility will be managed by the State Sport Centres Trust, which also operates the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre and Lakeside Stadium. For Grand Prix use the plans list 14 world-class garages, race control, administration facilities, a new media centre, additional prime viewing spaces and improved hospitality areas.

Contract and Timeline Information

Development Victoria awarded main works to contractor Icon and design services to AECOM in June 2025. Construction is scheduled to finish by April 2028 ahead of the 2028 Formula 1 Grand Prix. A separate 1.9 km branch sewer upgrade by South East Water began in late 2024 and is listed for completion by mid-2026. A new sporting pavilion at Field 14 and 15 began onsite works in late 2025 with an expected finish by mid-2026 under a $5 million Australian Government investment. The Kerferd Road Drainage Pits project, delivered for Port Phillip City Council, was completed in 2024 with 24 new drainage pits installed.

Next Steps for Residents

Project updates remain available on the Development Victoria website. Community access to the precinct will continue under the State Sport Centres Trust once works conclude. Further updates on timing around the 2026 Formula 1 Grand Prix period are expected from the listed partner agencies as construction planning advances.