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Box Hill Sports Facilities: New Venues & Upgrades 2026

Box Hill sports infrastructure expands with $19.6M Water Lane Reserve complex, City Oval reopening and athletics facilities. Latest venue projects.

By Box Hill Sport Desk · Published 19 July 2026

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Construction has commenced on the $19.6 million Water Lane Reserve Sports Complex in Box Hill, featuring two AFL fields, athletics facilities and a running track.

Water Lane Reserve Sports Complex

The project marks a significant addition to local sports infrastructure, with work now underway on the site in Box Hill. The complex will provide dedicated spaces for Australian rules football and athletics activities once complete.

Box Hill City Oval Developments

Work continues on the two-storey West Pavilion at Box Hill City Oval. Completion is expected in mid-2027, at which point a lighting upgrade will also be finished. The oval itself reopened to the public on May 16, 2026, after installation of a new playing surface, new cricket nets and a synthetic exercise track.

Anthony Skarratt Reserve Facility

Construction on the Anthony Skarratt Reserve sports facility in Box Hill began recently. Stage one is expected to finish by late 2025 and will include six sporting fields along with multi-purpose courts.

Box Hill Action Indoor Sports Centre

The Box Hill Action Indoor Sports Centre, established in 1984, continues to operate with six playing courts that support indoor cricket, futsal, netball and volleyball. These courts remain available for regular use while outdoor projects progress.

The range of timelines and facility types shows coordinated investment in both outdoor and indoor venues. Residents can follow progress on the Water Lane Reserve project through the Hills Shire Council updates and check Box Hill City Oval access details via Whitehorse City Council channels. The indoor centre accepts bookings directly through its established operations.

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