Upgrade to Central Reserve Grandstand

• Project typeParks and Reserves
• Project value$608,000
• Contractor name2Construct Pty Ltd
• Completion Date31 August 2019

Exciting changes have been made to Central Reserve, with an upgrade of the 50-year-old grandstand and a new space created for an Artisan Hub for the Waverley Wood Workers and Waverley Gem Club.

The refurbishment occurred in two stages, with stage one involving structural repairs and an upgrade of the grandstand.

The grandstand is a feature of the reserve but needed some structural improvements, and the seating, steps, floors and handrails needed updating and restoration.

Stage one of works included:

• Demolition and roof replacement works including structural works
• Removing a redundant players’ race and associated brick work
• Repairing concrete at the grandstand
• Repairing seating, hand rail replacements and other maintenance works

A tender process was undertaken for these works, with 2Construct Pty Ltd awarded the tender. The total budget for this project was $608,000.

Sustainability

The new roofing material for the grandstand has a high solar reference of 0.77, allowing 77% of the sun’s heat to be reflected, improving the experience for spectators. The roof insulation includes the use of spacer systems to ensure full thermal performance of the insulation, making it more efficient. The new roofing systems have been designed to allow the option for water run-off to be collected and re-used.

Existing timber seating was recycled and re-used. The new lighting systems use energy-efficient LEDs, and materials specified for the project are predominantly locally manufactured with the use of Australian steel specified.

Waverley Woodworkers and Waverley Gem Club

The co-location of the Waverley Woodworkers and Waverley Gem Club into the Central Reserve Grandstand will provide both groups with a permanent home designed for their specific needs, and an opportunity for the wider Monash community to visit an interesting artistic space that fosters friendship and lifelong learning.

Stage 2 of the project involved the internal refurbishment of the grandstand to meet the needs of both groups. Council consulted with both groups and they were an integral part of the design phase.

Find out more in this report to Council Central Reserve Grandstand Project(PDF, 173KB)