KP Hardiman Pavilion redevelopment

KP Hardiman Reserve Pavilion entrance.jpeg

The new KP Hardiman Reserve Pavilion on Plenty Road in Kingsbury is now open.

Why did Council redevelop KP Hardiman Reserve’s sporting pavilion? 

The pavilion was rated as a priority for redevelopment in Council’s Outdoor Sport Infrastructure Framework following an assessment audit (2020), and its redevelopment was a strategic action in the Darebin Council Plan (2021-2025).  

The building was largely outdated and had reached the end of its useful life. It required complete redevelopment to meet the needs of our community and accommodate growing sports participation in the Reservoir, Kingsbury and surrounding areas. The new facility fosters participation for women and girls. 

How will this redevelopment benefit the community?  

Council has delivered a new facility with gender-inclusive changerooms, a publicly accessible toilet and community social rooms to complement the recent installation of the lit synthetic hockey pitch. This will ensure more community members of all ages, genders and backgrounds have access to facilities that enable healthy, social and active lifestyles. 

Following consultation and advice from the current tenant sporting club (La Trobe University Hockey Club) and Hockey Victoria, the new design includes: 

  • Social function room
  • Two (2) gender-neutral and inclusive team change rooms, showers and toilets
  • Kitchen/kiosk and associated storage
  • Referee change rooms (gender-inclusive) with showers and toilet
  • One (1) publicly accessible toilet
  • Storage areas
  • First Aid Room 

Does the pavilion’s redevelopment meet established sustainability standards? 

The pavilion’s new design meets Council’s ESD policy requirements, which are over and above that of the National Construction Code. The design incorporates many sustainability measures including: 

  • Reticulation of catchment water
  • Solar PV system [what is PV?]
  • Heat pump hot water units
  • All electric, high efficiency appliances
  • Great passive design principles 

What are the current project timelines, and when will this pavilion be constructed?

The new pavilion is now complete and was officially opened in November 2025.

Who was involved in the consultation process? 

We completed targeted consultation with several user groups and stakeholders throughout the design process. They include: 

  • Tenant sporting club – La Trobe University Hockey Club
  • Hockey Victoria
  • La Trobe University Sport
  • Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation
  • External Heritage Advisor
  • Darebin Creek Management Committee
  • External services authorities
  • Internal Council departments 

Who can I speak to with further enquiries?

If you have further questions or feedback regarding this project, please get in touch

Leisure Services team
Phone: 03 8470 8305
Email: leisure@darebin.vic.gov.au

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