Construction is well underway for the new sporting pavilion at Yarragon’s Dowton Park. Following demolition of the existing outdated facility, a concrete slab has been poured, and both the structural steel and lightweight framing are now in place. Preparations are also underway for roof truss installation.
The $3.9 million project is a part of the Baw Baw Shire Council’s capital works program, totalling over $46 million infrastructure investment in 2024/25. The Rollo Street park project in Yarragon is also currently underway.
East Ward Councillor Adam Sheehan said the new pavilion would help to put Yarragon on the map for junior and senior footy, netball and cricket.
“We recently had a site walkthrough which gave us a great opportunity to see the emerging structure and visualise the layout of each room. The quality of the work is exceptional,” said Cr Sheehan.
“Once completed, this new facility will provide a welcome boost to grassroots sport for the Yarragon community and surrounds,” he continued.
Of the $3.9 million project fund, $250,000 has been invested by the state government and a further $1.8 million contributed by the federal government.
Mayor Danny Goss said that this collaboration “is a great example of all three levels of government working together to deliver the infrastructure that local communities want, need and deserve.”
The new pavilion will improve the site’s accessibility with additions such as handrails and an improved women’s changerooms.
Electrical mains have been connected to the upgraded power pillar, water connection works are scheduled for completion soon, and construction of the separate timekeeper’s room and coaches’ box is nearly complete.
Over the coming months, next steps will see installation of plaster walls, concrete pavements and connecting paths, internal fit outs and other essential service connections.
Local contractor, Kubale Constructions Pty Ltd, is overseeing the works.
The pavilion should be completed in March 2026 and ready for use soon after.
at Dowton Park.
