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Box Hill Secures $X Million Sports Complex at Water Lane Reserve
Tender award sets the stage for dedicated AFL and athletics space to serve local players and families.
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Box Hill has secured a new sports complex after the local council awarded the tender for construction at Water Lane Reserve. The project will deliver two AFL fields, a running track for athletics, a shaded playground, half basketball court, 200 parking spaces and an amenities building with change rooms, canteen and storage.
The timing aligns with steady population growth that has increased demand for accessible playing fields and casual recreation spots. Residents currently share limited venues, and the new site aims to ease pressure during winter AFL seasons and summer athletics programs.
Facilities Built for Daily Use
Design plans centre on practical additions that support both organised teams and informal community activity. The two full-size AFL fields will host matches and training, while the athletics track provides a dedicated surface for running and field events. A playground and basketball half-court add options for younger children and casual visitors, and the amenities block includes accessible toilets and a referees’ room to meet competition standards.
Parking for 200 vehicles will reduce street congestion on match days. The overall layout keeps open grass areas available for picnics and general exercise when fields are not booked.
Part of Larger Rollout
This complex forms one of six new sports field projects planned across Box Hill. It follows the opening of the Brindle Parkway Sports Complex last year and sits within a wider effort to address a reported $207 million infrastructure shortfall. The $19.6 million build is supported through a state government partnership via the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund.
Work is expected to begin once detailed design and approvals are finalised, with completion targeted to meet the next winter and summer sporting calendars. Local clubs and schools will receive updates on booking processes once the site opens.
Further project milestones will be published on the council website as construction advances.