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Albert Park Secures Infrastructure Upgrades for F1 Grand Prix and Community

Development Victoria and partner agencies advance the Pit Building redevelopment alongside sewer and drainage projects to support Formula 1 needs and community facilities.

By Albert Park News Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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The Albert Park Pit Building redevelopment stands as the central infrastructure project, adding 14 new garages and race control facilities while providing capacity for 5,000 additional fans, with completion scheduled for April 2028 ahead of the 2028 Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Pit Building Contract and Timeline

Development Victoria awarded the main works contract to Icon and the design contract to AECOM in June 2025 to bring the pit building up to current Formula 1 standards while retaining community sports use. This decision routes the project through established state processes that link motorsport infrastructure with ongoing park functions.

Sewer and Drainage Works

South East Water is delivering a 1.9 km branch sewer upgrade in Albert Park, currently underway and due for completion by mid-2026 to increase network capacity and improve flood resilience. The earlier Kerferd Road Drainage Pits project, finished in 2024 for Port Phillip City Council, added 24 new drainage pits along Kerferd Road to lower local flood risks.

Sports Facility Upgrades

Improvements to sports facilities include a new sporting pavilion at Field 14 and 15, with work starting onsite in late 2025 and expected completion by mid-2026. The Australian Government has provided $5 million to support these upgrades, aligning them with the broader redevelopment schedule.

These projects are sequenced so that sewer and pavilion works finish ahead of the Pit Building completion, allowing coordinated management of park access and event readiness through the responsible local and state agencies. Construction milestones remain tied to the April 2028 target date for the Pit Building and mid-2026 dates for the sewer and pavilion components.