Collingwood Football Club AIA Vitality Centre

Client

Collingwood Football Club (VIC)

Otium’s Role

Preparation of the Master Plan and financial modelling and feasibility for the redevelopment, for both Stages 1 and 2.
Stage 1 (2004) ($15 million):

  • 3,000 sqm facility including training and support facilities for AFL and AFLW players including a wellness centre with physiotherapy, sauna’s, steam room and gym.
  • New visitors centre including shop and museum.
  • Enhanced training facilities including new change rooms,
    coaching spaces, research laboratories, café and media hub.
  • Redevelopment of MCG style oval providing a training ground for the club and community events. Stage 2 (2014) ($30 million):
  • Function Centre, Dining Room, Board Room, Executive Suites, Café/Wine Bar, and a 150-seat auditorium.

Project Outcomes

  • Development of an elite competition and training venue to support AFL, ALFW, VFL, VFLW and community matches.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

  • Facility upgrade needed to be accommodated within the existing facility footprint/ constrained site.
  • Continued operations during the construction process.

Community Benefits

  • The upgraded facilities allow the Collingwood Football Club to offer top tier training and support for their AFL and AFLW teams.
  • The new Community Centre and oval provide
    spaces for various community programs and events
    promoting health and wellbeing.