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
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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.